On May 12, 2022, the National Police Defense Foundation held its annual awards dinner with a record turn out of over 500 guest, elected official, fraternal organizations and distinguished honorees well deserving of recognition.
2022 DISTINGUISHED HONOREES
| Woman of the Year |  | Chief Carmen Best (Ret) Seattle Police Department | Read Bio and Legislative Resolution | |
| Man of the Year |  | ATF Special Agent Adam Daniels Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) | Read Bio and Legislative Resolution | |
| Lifetime Achievement Award |  | SAC John Devito Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) | Read Bio and Legislative Resolution | |
| Businessman of the Year Award |  | Jack Ciattarelli, CEO Galen Publishing, LLC | Read Bio and Legislative Resolution | |
| Legislator of the Year Award |  | Hon. Bruce Blakeman County Executive, Nassau County (NY) | Read Bio and Legislative Resolution | |
| President’s Award |  | SAC Anthony Salisbury U.S. Department of Homeland Security (HSI) | Read Bio and Legislative Resolution | |
| Law Enforcement Leadership Award |  | Edward Centar, Superintendent Port Authority Police of NY & NJ | Read Bio and Legislative Resolution | |
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL AGENTS IN CHARGE FROM THE ATF, IRS, U.S. SECRET SERVICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, IRS, DEA, POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE, AND DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR ATTENDING AND HELPING TO RECOGNIZE
OUR DISTINGUISHED HONOREE’S.
THE NPDF EXECUTIVE BOARD WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING ELECTED OFFICIALS, DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS FOR ISSUING PROCLAMATIONS AND CONGRATULATORY LETTER THAT WAS PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL