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 Vehicles
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