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Louisiana
Private Investigators Association
Awards & Honors
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The awards program was resumed at the
2010 Super Conference after a 10 year break, during a time in which
the LPIA was rebuilding as an organization. President Robert
Weltz recognized the contributions of the officers that took control
in 2008 and started the rebuilding process. Current officers
were recognized for their contributions and several other awards
were named. Among them, we continued the tradition:
LPIA Distinguished Achievement
Award
The highest honor an investigator can receive
as a member of the Louisiana Private Investigator Association is
the prestigious "LPIA Distinguished Achievement Award".
This award is bestowed on the individual or individuals who have
contributed exceptional time, energy and effort to the betterment
of the LPIA and/or the Louisiana Investigative Industry.
Service to the LPIA and the industry is the
primary consideration in making the selection.
The nominees and recipients are announced at the annual LPIA Conference.
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Eligibility |
Any current, Active, Associate, or Affiliate
Member of LPIA is eligible for this award.
The nominee for "LPIA Distinguished Achievement Award"
need not necessarily be a private investigator.
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Criteria |
Judging will be based on achievements and
contributions made during the last calendar year, using the following
criteria:
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Special contribution and service to LPIA
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Special contribution and service to the
profession
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Exceptional service to the public
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
WINNERS
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2010 |
Maria E. Dugas
Dugas Legal Investigations
Presented for her exceptional
dedication, support and contributions for the betterment of the
LPIA and the private investigative industry. Maria currently
serves as the LPIA’s representative on the LSBPIE Board. As a
Board member, she has dedicated her time and efforts in ensuring
that our industry standards reflect the highest standards of
professionalism. By developing a new training guideline
regarding CEH that also will include for the first time a
requirement for ethics training, she has ensured a commitment of
excellence for our industry.
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2004 |
Tim Asmussen
Asmussen Associates
Presented for his
efforts in fighting Louisiana Legislation that has threatened
the private investigator's ability to provide our services,
Tim fought on the national level in a key role of the Nation
Council of Investigation and Security Services where he served
on the legislative committee.. Tim has a degree in
Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University and is
a former law enforcement offier. He had the gargantuan
battle of fighting the video voyeurism law and assisted in
having language added that allowed private investigators to do
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2000 |
Lynette B. Darbonne
Bombet, Cashio, & Darbonne Investigations
Serving in a supporting role for numerous presidents as
Treasurer and editor when needed, Lynette Darbonne has been there
when needed. For this, she was presented with our highest
award.
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1999 |
Jim B. Brown
State Board of Private Investigator Examiners
The time, work, and untiring efforts put forth by Mr. Brown
in the pursuit of the profession of Private Investigators, and the
unselfish vigilance regarding the Legislative actions taken during
the past and present sessions of the State Legislature has been
unmatched.
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1996 |
William R. Rester
Executive Investigations |
Investigator of the Year Award
Outstanding investigative work and contribution to the profession
qualifies an investigator to receive the prestigious "Louisiana
Investigator of the Year" award This award is bestowed on the
individual or individuals who have displayed outstanding
professional service on one or more cases and time and energy
promoting the Investigative Industry.
Outstanding work on solving an investigative
case(s) are the primary consideration in making the selection.
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Eligibility |
Any current Active, Associate or Affiliate
Member of LPIA is eligible for this award. The nominee for "Investigator
of the Year" must be a licensed private investigator or, if
from out of state, the equivalent in their own jurisdiction. If
the nominee is an Affiliate member, that person must be working
as an employee of a licensee or an agency that is exempt from licensure.
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Criteria |
Judging will be based on a special case/s
and contributions to the industry, using the following criteria:
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Special contribution of service to the
profession
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Outstanding professional achievement
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Exceptional service to the public
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INVESTIGATOR OF
THE YEAR AWARD
WINNERS
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2010 |
George Day
Day's Investigations
Presented on recommendation of
three law firms for outstanding investigative work. In one
reported case, George was instrumental in obtaining information
that was used to obtain a large settlement that would have been
awarded to the other party had it not been for his investigative
skills and efforts. George was also instrumental in the rebirth
of the LPIA by obtaining interest and in the recruitment of a
group of officers that were willing to tackle the duties needed
to help the LPIA.
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2000 |
Ms. Elisa Abolafia
Abolafia Investigations
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1999 |
Paul J. Ciolino
Paul J. Ciolino Investigations
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1996 |
Pete Trahan, CLI, LCI, ACP
ABC Investigators, Inc.
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1995 |
John Becton, LCI
John Becton Investigations
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1994 |
Julius "Buddy"
Bombet, CLI, LCI
Bombet and Associates, Inc.
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1993 |
Gary Hyatt, CLI, LCI
Gary Hyatt Investigations
Pete Trahan, CLI, LCI, ACP
ABC Investigators, Inc.
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L.P.I.A. ACCOLADE AWARD
First presented at the Shreveport Convention in 2000;
this award seeks to acknowledge the efforts of a professional outside
the ranks of the LPIA for efforts on our behalf. The first such award goes to SENATOR JAY DARDENNE for his efforts in the passing of several
legislative issues on behalf of private investigators.
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2010 |
Steve Divine
Creative Cyber Innovations
Presented for his tireless
dedication, commitment and support of the LPIA. Steve’s attention to
detail and outstanding work ethic has supported the LPIA and our
future success. He has played a key role in promoting the image of
the LPIA with similar state organizations and other industry
professionals. His contagious unbridled ambition and willingness to
go above and beyond is a testament of his dedication in helping to
make the LPIA the organization that it is today.
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2000 |
Senator Jay Dardenne
Presented for his efforts in the passing of several
legislative issues on behalf of private investigators. |
HISTORIAN EMERITUS
GARY HYATT
Presented to the family of Gary Hyatt, posthumously for his tireless
efforts in founding the LPIA as well as his contributions to the
industry. Gary Hyatt passed away in June 2008 and during the
board members voted to honor his contributions by naming him
Historian Emeritus for all time. At the 2010 Super Conference,
held in Kenner, Louisiana October 22, 2010 his daughter, Melanie was
there to receive the award on behalf of their family.
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