Investigator of the Year
The Investigator of the Year is presented to those who have demonstrated outstanding professional service in the calendar year.

The criteria for the award is:

· Outstanding professional achievement · Special contribution of service to the profession · Exceptional service to the public


2007 Investigator of the Year Recipient
Eric Shelmerdine
Eric became a member of W.A.D. in 1989 and served as a board member and Chairman of a number of W.A.D. committees before progressing through the VP roles to be elected President in Tokyo in August 2006.

It is no secret that Eric inherited a very difficult tenure, at a time when the association was experiencing serious problems in a number of area’s. His dedication and leadership skills helped to pull together a team of experienced senior members who worked diligently to resolve matters and lay a foundation for the association to build a new future.

A Past President of the Association of British Investigators and recipient of the ABI Investigator of the Year Award 2003 and the coveted Frank Martin Award 1995, Eric celebrates 31 years as a private investigator this year and continues to be a loyal member of the W.A.D. leadership team as Chairman of the Board.

Past Award Recipients
Kunwar Vikram Singh, 2006
William J. Lapworth, 2005
Louis Laframboise, 2003
Raniero Rossi, 2002
Richard D. Jacques-Turner, 2001
Robert A. Heales, 2000
Werner E. Sachse, 1999
Philip J. Stuto, 1998
Rockne F. Cooke, 1997
Larry A. Webb, 1996
Sumio Hiroshima, 1995
Bernard H. Major, 1994
Neal H. Holmes, Sr., 1993
Kadish Shermister, 1992
A. Dale Wunderlich , 1991
Tom Connell, 1990
Kathleen M. Cummings, 1989
Christopher Nolan, 1988
Jack P. Henebry , 1987
Sandra Mara, 1986
Anthony Kinghorn, 1985
Samuel H. Webster, 1984
Jerrold R. Poth, 1983
Zena Scott-Archer, 1982
Vance I. Morris, Jr., 1981
Norman J. Sloan, 1980
David Almog, 1979
Harold K. Lipset, 1978
Charlie E. Dennis, Jr., 1977

 

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