Awards
The Awards Committee is Now Accepting Nominations For these Awards:
Arnold Markle Distinguished Service Award is given to the individual who has shown outstanding service, effort and direction to the purposes and objectives of the Association.
Outstanding Accomplishment Award is presented to municipalities, agencies (public and private), institutions and persons which have developed successful programs which help reduce the incidence of arson by implementing and achieving a progressive, innovative and successful program.
Award of Recognition may be given to any individual or organization for the services rendered to the Association and its purposes.
Investigator of the Year Award is presented to the individual who is an active member of the IAAI and has shown outstanding achievement through the use of professional expertise in both criminal and civil fields of arson control.
Lifetime Member Award recognizes an active member in good standing who has rendered distinctive service to the Connecticut Chapter and its purposes for a minimum of 5 years.
Fire Investigation Photography Award is presented to the photographer who photographs best portray a significant aspect of Fire Investigation.
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The Following information is necessary for the consideration of any award nominee:* Name of person or organization nominated
* Award nomination category
* Name, address and telephone number of nominator
* Attach supporting documentation for the nominee (resumes, photos, past achievements, public recognitions, etc.)
Please send nomination letters or photos to: CT-IAAIAward's Committee ChairPO BOX 3094 Vernon, CT 06066
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Nominations for the current year should be submitted by October 1 of that year to be considered.
2022 Award Recipients:
Outstanding Accomplishment Award:
Fire Marshal James Mastroianni & Deputy Fire Marshal Jason Hurlburt South District Fire Dept - Middletown
2019 Award Recipients:
Fire Investigation Photography Award:
Incendiary Fire Investigation Photo - Fire Marshal Tim Willis -Seymour Fire Marshals Office
Investigator of the Year: Fire Marshal Keith Flood - West Haven Fire Marshal's Office
2018 Award Recipients:
Fire Investigation Photography Award:
Accidental Fire Investigation Photo - Deputy Fire Marshal Andy Goff -Portland Fire Marshals Office
Accidental Fire Investigation Photo - Fire Marshal Walter Seely - Stamford Fire Marshal's Office
2017 Award Recipients:
Arnold Markle Distinguished Service Award: Howard Stein, CT State's Attorney Bridgeport Jucidial District
Oustanding Accomplishment Award: Fire Marshal Keith Flood -West Haven Fire Marshal's Office, Kevin Lawlor -CT States Attorney Milford Judial District, Detective Brian Bogert and Detective Anthony Simone -West Haven Police Department
Investigator of the Year: Detective Michael Torre - New Haven Police Department "Arson Squad"
Lifetime Member Award: Cliff Burns - Past CT IAAI Board of Director/Membership Chair
Fire Investigation Photography Award:
Accidental Fire Investigation Photo - Deputy Fire Marshal Linda Akerman -Colchester Fire Marshals Office
Incendiary Fire Investigation Photo - Deputy Fire Marshal Lauren Casady - Norwich Fire Marshal's Office
2016 Award Recipients:
Arnold Markle Distinguished Service Award: Detective John Sawyer, CT State Police - Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit
Oustanding Accomplishment Award:
1st Award: Det. David Miele, Det. Kerri Rosa, Det. James Moore Manchester Police Department, Fire Inspector James Jennings, Fire Inspector Christian Frezza - Manchester Fire Marshal's Office, Det. Wayne Opdenbrouw, Det. Richard Cop, Det. Joseph Lombardi
CT State Police - Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit, CT Senior State's Attorney David Zagaja
2nd Award: Fire Marshal Robert Doyle, Fire Inspector Ralph Colon, Fire Inspecotr Raymond Saracco - New Haven Fire Marshal's Office, Detective Michael Torre - New Haven Police Department, Detective Joseph Lombardi -
CT State Police - Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit
Investigator of the Year: Detective Wayne Opdenbrouw, CT State Police - Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit
Lifetime Member Award: George Ambriscoe - Past President, William Kelly - CT IAAI BOD
Award of Recognition: Doctor Jack Hubball - CT Forensic Laboratory
Fire Investigation Photography Award: Fire Inspector Heather Meyers -New Haven Fire Marshal's Office, Deputy Fire Marshal Patrick Tourville -Simsbury Fire Marshal's Office
2015 Award Recipients:
Oustanding Accomplishment Award: Orange Fire Marshal's Office, Orange Police Dept.
CT State Police - Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit
Lifetime Member Award: William T. Lewis, CFI - Past President and Blue Hills Fire Marshal, Joseph P. Toscano CFI -New Haven State's Attorney's Office (Ret.)
Fire Investigation Photography Award: DFM William Cink -East Hartford Fire Marshal's Office, Lieutenant Ewan Sheriff - Hartford Fire Marshal's Office
2013 Award Recipients:
Arnold Markle Distinguished Service Award: Sergeant Mark Grasso, CT State Police - Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit
Oustanding Accomplishment Award: New Haven Fire Marshal's Office, New Haven Police Dept.,
CT State Police - Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit,
CT State Police - Western District Major Crime Squad, Federal Bureau of Investigation -New Haven
Fire Investigation Photography Award: John Doucette - CT State Fire Marshal's Office
2012 Award Recipients:
Arnold Markle Distinguished Service Award: Christopher Siwy, Fire Marshal Town of Glastonbury
Investigator of the Year: Peter Camp, Sgt. 1st Class Norwich Police Department
Fire Investigation Photography Award: Gregory Sargis, Hartford Fire Marshal's Office
2011 Award Recipients:
Arnold Markle Distinguished Service Award: CSP Sgt. Christopher Guari
Outstanding Accomplishment Award: Town of Seymour FM Paul Wetowitz, DFM Tim Willis, Police Det. Sgt. Ronald Goodmaster, Police Det. Louis Yustin, Police Det. Scott Nihill, Police Det. Steven Ditria, and Police Youth Officer Joseph DeNigris.
Award of Recognition: Gary Thorstenson, Office of Education and Data Management.
Fire Investigation Photography Award: Keith Flood, West Haven Fire Department.
2010 Award Recipients:
Arnold Markle Distinguished Service Award: Donna Mambrino, Senior Assistant State's Attorney
Outstanding Accomplishment Award: Norwich and CSP Joint Task Force
Lifetime Member Award: Robert T. Barker, Past President and Manchester FM and Deputy Chief