June 2026 at NRF PROTECT in Grapevine TX
Retail - or Retail AND Law Enforcement
No big fish story here - this is the one that didn't get away! A collaborative effort with results measured in big dollars, big impact on the bottom line, or big changes in operational policy, this is an investigation that is noteworthy for making an impact and making a difference.
The Investigation of the Year is about the case, and the whole case - but not "nothing but the case", because this category is intended to recognize the people, the process and the result, which may include the effect the investigation had on others, on the community, and on the industry. To be eligible for nomination, this retail crime investigation must have concluded or culminated to the point of prosecution and/or recovery, during the calendar year of the award nomination. The investigation is eligible for nomination by anyone that was involved with it, or that has public, or intimate, knowledge of the specific case details.
To be eligible for nomination, the Investigation must currently be, or have been, opened, be active / in process, or have closed during the calendar year of the nomination. This investigation must involve one or more retailers but can certainly be a collaboration with law enforcement.
We do ask that you please keep the details to a high level, referencing only information that is known publicly, and that you are sensitive to not share any information that is restricted, confidential, or otherwise classified.
To recognize a specific individual as a consistent performer when it comes to investigations, please consider nominating under the Investigator of the Year category for retail investigators, or the Law Enforcement Partner of the Year, for law enforcement professionals.
Nominations are NOW OPEN - Nominations will be open until mid-April 2026
VOTING OPENS IN MAY 2026 - Check back in May for more details.
