This award recognizes a state, local, tribal or federal government authorized NMVTIS Law Enforcement Access Tool (LEAT) user (this may be an individual or task force/group) who has demonstrated excellence in completing an investigation related to NMVTIS violations and/or in the use of the LEAT as a tool to further an investigation of motor vehicle related crimes.

This award is presented at the international level.

Each agency/organization may submit only ONE entry.

Criteria for selection:

• Demonstrated diligence in conducting a NMVTIS investigation by compiling facts and evidence that support successful prosecution
• Exemplary use of NMVTIS LEAT at a high level with measurable results
• Going above and beyond to share knowledge, resources, and information related to a NMVTIS investigation or use of NMVTIS LEAT in gathering pertinent information that enhances an investigation

This award is open to AAMVA jurisdiction members and to non-members. 

2025 Winner

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles 

Nevada DMV CED Stolen Vehicle Recovery Program  

Using NMVTIS to start every stolen vehicle investigation, the Nevada DMV (DMV) Compliance Enforcement Division (CED) developed a Stolen Vehicle Recovery Program in the past year that resulted in 90+ stolen/VIN-switched vehicles and more than $3 million in recovered-vehicle values in Southern Nevada. CED, comprised of 29 sworn investigators statewide, is one of only two dedicated vehicle theft/fraud units in Nevada and one of Nevada's top agencies for recovered stolen vehicles. They have used NMVTIS consistently in past year to prevent fraud in Nevada.