Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) proudly presents its 37th annual Law Enforcement Recognition (LER) Banquet, our signature event to honor the dedicated individuals who support our mission to end drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking and other drug use.
We invite your agency to nominate outstanding colleagues who exemplify MADD's mission and demonstrate any of the following qualities:
- Contributing to the successful prosecution of impaired driving cases
- Maintaining professional and timely communication with all law enforcement and victim assistance personnel throughout the judicial process
- Providing respectful communication with victims throughout the judicial process
- Extending professional expertise and guidance to team members and partner agencies
Your agency may submit multiple nominations this year, provided they represent different departments. For example, you can nominate any officer or support staff who embodies service above self and works to raise awareness of MADD's mission on all levels.
Time is of the essence! Please have the appropriate person submit the nomination form(s) below, along with a two- or three-paragraph bio and high-res photo of your nominee(s), no later than April 30, 2026. Your chain of command should approve all submitted information before submission.
Banquet details:
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Venue: Wild Horse Pass Casino Resort, Chandler - Palo Verde Ballroom
- Doors open: 5:00 PM
- Dinner and award presentation: 6:30 PM
Banquet attendees can now call the Gila River reservations department at 520-796-4900 and mention “MADD Honoring Hero” to receive the group room rate of $149.
The link to book online is https://reservations.travelclick.com/75936?groupID=5054658. Guests will provide their credit card number to hold their reservation when booking. The room block cutoff date is May 5, 2026. Any modifications or additional reservations after the cutoff date are subject to availability.
Special guest speakers will be featured at the banquet, and we will highlight agency winners' contributions to MADD's mission. Each honoree will receive two complimentary seats (one for the honoree and one for a guest). Additional tickets are available for $125 each, or a table of ten for $1,250. Please confirm your ticket or table purchase by May 5, 2026, by visiting https://give.madd.org/AZLER2026.
If you have questions or would like to become a sponsor, please email Lindsey Valdez, at Lindsey.Valdez@madd.org or call 469.420.4537
Thank you for your continued support,
MADD Arizona