Investigator of the Year Award
Past recipients of the prestigious
Investigator of the Year Award are:
2024 Carla Edwards
2023 C. Ed Povlish
2022 Caroline Gear
2021 Sonja Rafeet
2020 Ron Potts
2019 Randy Kildow, TBCI
2018 Peggy Walla
2017 Mark W. Stephens
The Investigator of the Year Award was created in 2021 in recognition of the significant value in the efforts of Private Investigators in the field and the impact these investigations have in the lives of their clients. The Investigator of the Year award celebrates those investigators for their contributions to the profession and the difference they make in the greater Texas community.
The award considers investigative achievements in the 13-month period preceding the TALI Annual Conference. Nominations are accepted from TALI members in good standing. Recipients must be members in good standing at the time of the nomination, the investigation for which the nomination is made, and the conveyance of the award.
Investigator of the Year Award Criteria
Judging will be based on achievements and contributions made during the 13 months immediately preceding the close of the nomination period, using the following criteria:
- Primary consideration given to a specific investigation conducted within the applicable 13-month period
- Outstanding professional achievement
- Special contribution to the profession
- Exceptional service to the public
- Demonstration of dedication to professional excellence
Nominations should be made annually by August 15 using the form below.