International Driver Examiner Certification (IDEC) Award

This award is presented by the Driver Testing and Examiner Training (DTET) Subcommittee and AAMVA to recognize outstanding examiners. 

Each IDEC accredited member jurisdiction may nominate only ONE examiner for outstanding performance as a driver's license examiner. 

Examiners are selected for their excellence in adhering to the principles and recommended practices of driver examining (the Examiner's Code of Ethics) and for their high level of conduct in their profession.  

The Examiner's Code of Ethics:

  • Professionalism
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Due Dilligence
  • Equality

Each jurisdiction's Examiner of the Year receives a certificate and a congratulatory letter from the Driver Testing and Examiner Training (DTET) Subcommittee. 

After all submissions are received, one examiner is selected as the Outstanding Examiner of the Year and is presented the award at the Annual International Conference.  

2024 Outstanding Examiner of the Year


Qunisha Cannon

Compliance/Safety Officer III
Virginia Department of Motor VehiclesQunisha Cannan (Virginia)

Qunisha has consistently demonstrated excellence in her role as a driver examiner, showcasing an exceptional work ethic, leadership, and dedication that make her a standout candidate for this recognition. She approaches each task with expertise and integrity, ensuring all processes adhere to best practices and established policies. As a key contributor in the Richmond District, Qunisha plays a critical role in the training and development of new employees, not only teaching technical skills but also instilling the values of professionalism in others. Her commitment to excellence sets a benchmark for her colleagues and reinforces high standards across the team. Qunisha treats all individuals with dignity and empathy, creating a supportive environment for learning and growth. A prime example of her respect for others is her work with the CDL reentry program, where she was instrumental in expanding the program to include female inmates—an initiative that had been absent for over a decade. Qunisha’s work with the Virginia Department of Corrections not only broadened the program’s scope but also highlighted her dedication to fairness and equality. Her leadership in expanding the program statewide, alongside her collaboration with the Virginia Department of Corrections, has had a lasting positive impact on the lives of many participants.  


2024 Examiners of the Year



Florida
Olivia Flores

Georgia
Larua Baum

Indiana
Haley Foist

Iowa
Lori Denney

Kentucky
Christy Eatmon

Maine 
Carl Pepin

Minnesota 
True Xiong

Mississippi
Rosie Lockwood


Nebraska
Scott Henggeler

New Jersey
Larry Evans

North Dakota
Shelly Flakker

Oklahoma
Dakari Turner

Saskatchewan
Brad Enns

South Carolina
Annie Dukes






Tennessee
Carrie Hicks

Utah
Lisa Sego

Vermont
Jessie Wright

Virginia
Qunisha Cannon

West Virginia
Leonard Finley

Wisconsin
Renee Long

Wyoming
Crystal Gullickson

Past Outstanding Examiners of the Year


2023: Rodney Johndro, Maine
2022: Barbara Hord, Alaska
2021: Jason Hennessy, Iowa
2020: Patricia Nelson, Wisconsin
2019: John Mathieu, Florida
2018: Earl Bunnell, New Hampshire
2017: Chasity Perry, Kentucky
2016: Janet Hood, Wyoming
2015: Curtis Berryhill, Florida
2014: Renee Devine (awarded posthumously), Iowa
2013: Deborah Gilley, Kentucky