Each year, DLA recognizes the dedication of DMV staff and offices through regional and national awards presented at AAMVA Conferences across the country.
Applications are due by February 24, 2023.

DLA DMV Innovation Award

The Innovation Award recognizes a DMV or driver licensing partner (DLP) office(s) that has implemented a unique and engaging event, activity or practice that demonstrates how the Donate Life mission is a part of their DMV or DLP office culture. Each Donate Life State Team will be invited to nominate DMV office(s) in their state for the Donate Life America DMV Innovation Award. DLA and AAMVA judges will consider the award nominations by AAMVA Region (1-4). One Regional winner will be awarded at each 2023 AAMVA Regional Conference. One national winner will also be chosen from the AAMVA Regional award winners. The national winner will be recognized at the 2023 AAMVA International Conference (AIC). Nominators and nominees will receive notification if they have won by April 2023.

Eligibility: All submissions are welcome, including previous entries (non-winners). If the DMV/DLP office nominated is a non-AAMVA member, recognition will be held outside of the AAMVA conferences at the state level.

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DLA DMV Lifesaver Award

The Lifesaver Award recognizes a DMV or driver licensing partner (DLP) staff member who demonstrates exceptional commitment to the DMV/DLP’s role as a partner in saving lives through support of the Donate Life mission. DMV and DLP staff are invited to nominate their peers to be recognized for their inspiring work and dedication to increasing donor registrations. DLA and AAMVA judges will consider the award nominations by AAMVA Region (1-4). One Regional winner will be awarded at each 2023 AAMVA Regional Conference. One national winner will also be chosen from the AAMVA Regional award winners. The national winner will be recognized at the 2023 AAMVA International Conference. Nominators and nominees will receive notification if they have won by April 2023.

Eligibility: All submissions are welcome, including previous entries (non-winners). If the DMV/DLP nominated is a non-AAMVA member, recognition will be held outside of the AAMVA conferences at the state level. DMV or DLP nominated staff members must be in good standing with their office/state. Retired DMV staff members are not eligible for the award.

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Questions?

For DMV and DLP staff: Please contact your Donate Life State Team Leader or DMV contact.
For Donate Life State Teams: Please contact Al Smith.

2023 AAMVA Regional & International Conference Schedule

Region 1: May 23 – 25, Providence, RI
Region 2: June 27 – 29, Norfolk, VA
Region 3: Nov 7 – 9, Des Moines, IA
Region 4: May 2 – 4, Phoenix, AZ
AAMVA International Conference (AIC): Sep 13 – 15, Madison, WI

2023 DLA DMV Award Winners

2023 National DLA DMV Award Winners
DLA DMV Innovation Award: Mark J.F. Schroeder, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

DLA DMV Lifesaver Award: Eric Jorgensen, Arizona Motor Vehicle Division

2023 AAMVA Regional DLA DMV Award Winners

Region 1

DLA DMV Lifesaver Award: Walter Craddock, Rhode Island DMV

DLA DMV Innovation Award: Commissioner J.F. Schroeder, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Region 2

DLA DMV Lifesaver Award: Colonel Jonathan Archer, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

DLA DMV Innovation Award: Patricia Bourbeau, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles

Region 3

DLA DMV Lifesaver Award: Kayla Burkett, Iowa Department of Transportation

Region 4

DLA DMV Lifesaver Award: Eric Jorgensen, Arizona Motor Vehicle Division

DLA DMV Innovation Award: Fairpark DMV, Utah Driver License Division

 

 

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