Celebrating Those Who Serve Our Community

Partnership for a Drug-Free Community invites you to our Annual Outstanding Public Safety & Educators Awards Ceremony on October 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Embassy Suites Huntsville.

This special event recognizes local law enforcement officers, first responders, judicial professionals, educators, and community partners whose leadership, courage, compassion, and service make North Alabama safer, healthier, and stronger.

Guests will enjoy a catered lunch followed by an awards ceremony honoring individuals who have gone above and beyond to positively impact public safety, education, prevention, recovery, and the well-being of our community.

Award winners receive free admission with a plus one. Additional attendees must purchase a ticket for $10 each.

NO ADMISSION will be granted without a pre-purchased ticket.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Our goal is to make this formal catered banquet free for attendees. Sponsorships help cover the banquet, venue, awards, and event expenses so our community can come together to celebrate these deserving honorees.

PRESENTING SPONSOR — $5,000
Premier recognition in the event presentation/program and communications, recognition throughout the ceremony, and featured social media recognition.

CHAMPION SPONSOR — $2,500
Recognition in the event presentation/program and communications, verbal recognition during the ceremony, and featured social media recognition.

COMMUNITY PARTNER — $1,000
Recognition in the event presentation/program, during the ceremony, and on Partnership's social media.

AWARD SPONSOR — $500
Sponsor one available award category and receive recognition during the award presentation, in the event presentation/program, and on social media. Award sponsorships are first-come, first-served.

SUPPORTING SPONSOR — $250
Recognition in the event presentation/program and on Partnership's social media.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Award – Recognizes exceptional leadership, integrity, public safety, and community partnership.

Bill Clardy III Memorial Award for Excellence in Narcotics Investigations – Honors investigative excellence in combating illegal narcotics while carrying forward Bill Clardy III's legacy of courage, perseverance, and service.

Daniel Golden Memorial Award – Honors compassion, selflessness, servant leadership, and a commitment to helping others and inspiring hope.

Outstanding First Responder Award – HEMSI – Recognizes exceptional professionalism, compassion, and commitment to lifesaving emergency care.

Champion of Hope Award – Firefighter – Honors courage, compassion, leadership, and service that protect lives and strengthen the community.

Juvenile Justice Award – Recognizes advocacy and leadership that guide youth toward rehabilitation, positive change, and long-term success.

Prosecutor Award – Honors excellence, integrity, and compassion in pursuing justice and advancing public safety.

Outstanding Judicial Advocate Award – Recognizes judicial leadership and commitment to fairness, accountability, treatment, recovery, and collaborative justice.

Recovery Ally Award – Honors exceptional advocacy and support that strengthen recovery, reduce stigma, and expand access to resources.

Gayle Owen Memorial Award of Excellence – Honors an educator or educational leader whose dedication, compassion, and service reflect Gayle Owen's legacy of excellence in education.

Excellence in Education Award – Recognizes educational leadership that promotes prevention, mental wellness, resilience, and healthy decision-making.

Deborah Soule Spirit of Partnership Award – Honors exceptional collaboration, advocacy, and service that bring people and organizations together to strengthen the community.

Help Us Honor Those Who Serve

Your sponsorship helps us recognize the people who protect our communities, respond in times of crisis, administer justice, educate and inspire our youth, support recovery, and dedicate themselves to serving others.

Together, we can honor those who serve, protect, educate, inspire, and strengthen our community.

2026 Outstanding Public Safety and Educators Awards