Honoring Heroes 2024 Nominations

Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Mexico will once again recognize local heroes for their commitment to MADD's mission to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. Heroes will be publicly recognized at an awards event on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Please help us identify Heroes in your community who have helped to forward the mission of MADD and have demonstrated dedication to the community to end impaired driving.

MADD recognizes community heroes as an individual, an organization, a business or an agency that has demonstrated strong and sincere commitment to community and to furthering MADD's mission. Former nominees have included community or neighborhood programs, educational programs, educators, health care professionals, legislators, first responders, judges, attorneys, law enforcement officers; anyone that has demonstrated a commitment to ending drunk driving.

To make your nominations, please submit their name(s), in the award categories below. For each nomination, please describe why in 250 words or less. Remember, you don't have to make a nomination in all categories! This year, the award categories are:

Legislative Champion

Outstanding Drug Recognition Expert

Outstanding Criminal Justice Prosecutor

Outstanding Dedication to Underage Drinking Prevention

Outstanding Urban Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement

Outstanding Rural Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement

Outstanding Tribal Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement

Outstanding Urban Officer/Deputy

Outstanding Tribal Officer/Deputy

Outstanding Rural Officer/Deputy

Outstanding First Responder

Outstanding First Responder Department

Community Champion Award

Outstanding DWI Preventionist

News Organization of the Year

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Due to our new, winter date, please complete survey by November 1st. If you have any questions, please contact 505-255-2955 or katrina.latka@madd.org.

Thank you for your help to recognize the Heroes in our state!

YOUR Name*

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YOUR Email*

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Legislative Champion Nominee:

An individual who championed meaningful DWI prevention and victim rights legislation during the 2024 legislative session, or through targeted lawmaking efforts this past year.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Legislative Champion

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding Criminal Justice Prosecutor Nominee:

An individual who demonstrates a commitment to the prevention of DWIs and a compassion towards victims in the field of DWI prosecution in the New Mexico Court System

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Criminal Justice Prosecutor

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding Drug Recognition Expert Nominee:

An individual who demonstrates a commitment to their community and department.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Drug Recognition Expert

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email Address

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Outstanding Dedication to Underage Drinking Prevention Nominee:

An individual or team who demonstrates a commitment to youth and underage drinking prevention programs and engagement with youth in their community.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Dedication to Underage Drinking Prevention.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding Urban Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement Nominee:

An enforcement team who excels in DWI enforcement in an urban/metropolitan area that demonstrates a commitment to remove impaired drivers off the roadways, participate in high visibility enforcement efforts, attend court to seek convictions, engage in community efforts to share the dangers of impaired driving, and support victims.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Urban Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding Rural Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement Nominee:

An enforcement team who excels in DWI enforcement in a rural area that demonstrates a commitment to remove impaired drivers off the roadways, participate in high visibility enforcement efforts, attend court to seek convictions, engage in community efforts to share the dangers of impaired driving, and support victims.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Rural Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding Tribal Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement Nominee:

An enforcement team who excels in DWI enforcement in a tribal area that demonstrates a commitment to remove impaired drivers off the roadways, participate in high visibility enforcement efforts, attend court to seek convictions, engage in community efforts to share the dangers of impaired driving, and support victims.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Tribal Unit/Team Dedication to DWI Enforcement.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding Urban DWI Officer/Deputy Nominee:

An enforcement Officer or Deputy who excels in DWI enforcement in an urban/metropolitan area that demonstrates a commitment to remove impaired drivers from roadways, participate in high visibility checkpoints/saturation, attend court to seek convictions, engage in community efforts to share the dangers of impaired driving, and support victims.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Urban DWI Officer/Deputy.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding Rural DWI Officer/Deputy Nominee:

An enforcement Officer or Deputy who excels in DWI enforcement in a rural area that demonstrates a commitment to remove impaired drivers from roadways, participate in high visibility checkpoints/saturation, attend court to seek convictions, engage in community efforts to share the dangers of impaired driving, and support victims.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Rural DWI Officer/Deputy.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding Tribal DWI Officer/Deputy Nominee:

An enforcement Officer or Deputy who excels in DWI enforcement in a tribal area that demonstrates a commitment to remove impaired drivers from roadways, participate in high visibility checkpoints/saturation, attend court to seek convictions, engage in community efforts to share the dangers of impaired driving, and support victims.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding Tribal DWI Officer/Deputy.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Outstanding First Responder Nominee:

Any individual (ie. Paramedic, Fireman/Firewoman, Nurse, Medical Technician, or EMT) who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance or incident resolution, and who demonstrates commitment to the care of all victims, at the scene of a DUI crash.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding First Responder

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding First Responder Department Nominee:

A department who goes above and beyond when caring for victims of DUI crashes. Who engages in the community efforts to share the dangers of impaired driving, and support victims.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding First Responder Department.

Please list community activities and prevention efforts made by your nominee.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Community Champion Award Nominee:

An individual who is a leader in their community who promotes community safety, prevention, and innovative approaches to ending drunk driving.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Community Champion Award.

Please list community activities and prevention efforts made by your nominee.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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Outstanding DWI Preventionist Nominee:

An individual who is a leader in their community who provides excellent DWI prevention education and awareness.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for Outstanding DWI Preventionist.

Please list community activities and prevention efforts made by your nominee.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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News Organization of the Year Nominee:

A Media Organization who works to impact change and raise awareness of impaired driving in New Mexico.

Please expand in 250 words or less on your nomination choice for News Organization of the Year.

Nominee Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Nominee Email

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