MEDIA RELEASE 
Contact: Kate Stoan, Vice President
kstoan@fbincaaa.org

FBI NATIONAL CITIZENS ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HONORS CHAPTERS AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

(Boston, Massachusetts, June 28, 2023) - FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBI National CAAA) recognized 23 Chapters at its annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel on June 28, 2023. The awards program honors FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association Chapters and individuals for outstanding performance over the prior year in support of the FBI's mission and community outreach goals.

Awards of Excellence are presented in five categories:

Excellence in Chapter Operations. This award recognizes outstanding Chapter leadership in governance, operations, and performance. Recipients were:

FBI Albuquerque CAAA	FBI Newark CAAA
FBI Baltimore CAAA	FBI Norfolk CAAA
FBI Birmingham CAAA	FBI Omaha CAAA
FBI Boston CAAA	FBI Phoenix CAAA
FBI Cincinnati CAAA	FBI Pittsburgh CAAA
FBI Denver CAAA	FBI Sacramento CAAA
FBI Kansas City CAAA	FBI San Antonio CAAA
FBI Little Rock CAAA	FBI San Diego CAAA
FBI Miami CAAA	FBI San Francisco CAAA
FBI Minneapolis CAAA	FBI Springfield CAAA
FBI New Haven CAAA	FBI Tampa CAAA
FBI New York CAAA

Excellence in FBI Advocacy. This recognition honors Chapters that partner with FBI Field Offices to develop and host outstanding outreach programs to strengthen community relationships with the FBI. Recipients were:

FBI Boston CAAA
FBI Kansas City CAAA
FBI Newark CAAA

Excellence in Community Outreach. The award recognizes exemplary community education and outreach programs developed and led by Chapters in alignment with FBI needs and priorities. Recipients were:

FBI Baltimore CAAA	FBI New Haven CAAA
FBI Little Rock CAAA	FBI Pittsburgh CAAA

Excellence in Alumni Driven Outreach. This award is presented to Chapters that engage alumni in meaningful ways to contribute volunteer time, talent, and expertise to support the FBI's goals. Recipients were:

FBI Minneapolis CAAA

FBI Tampa CAAA

Excellence in Innovation. The Excellence in Innovation Award is presented to Chapters who demonstrate innovative and creative approaches to community outreach in partnership with the FBI. Recipients were:

FBI Denver CAAA

FBI Miami CAAA

"Awards of Excellence acknowledge the achievements of the FBI National CAAA Chapters that produce exceptional results in operations and community outreach programming," said Karen Corrigan, president of the FBI National CAAA. "These Chapters personify the highest standards and principles of the FBI and the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association."

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The FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) s a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that works in partnership with the FBI to promote public safety and security through community engagement, education, and outreach initiatives. Founded in 2005, the National organization provides training, resources, and governance oversight for 57 local FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association Chapters representing more than 53,000 business, civic, religious, and community leaders across the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico.

FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association is a nonprofit organization separate and apart from the FBI