Through presentation of the ACEOA Officer of the Year award, the Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officers Association acknowledges those whose career performance reflects our goal and mission of education and professional service. Nominations for this award are open to all enforcement personnel of the Alabama Department of Conservation, regardless of rank, classification or tenure. Award recipients are selected by a review of their peers with an emphasis on the nominee’s extracurricular conservation activities, long term contributions to the program and professionalism. Congratulations to the below listed individuals for their well-deserved recognition!

2020 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
CEO Matt Moran
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2019 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
CEO Thomas Traylor
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2018 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
CEO Dwight Thrasher
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2017 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
CEO Scott Kellenbeger
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2016 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
CEO Greg Gillilland
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2015 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Sergeant Keilon Lord
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2014 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Sergeant Keith Mann
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2013 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Sergeant Matt Weathers
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2012 Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
CEO Kevin Hill
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