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Arson Investigator of the Year Award

Do you know a prosecutor or fire investigator who has gone above and beyond in their commitment to justice and fire investigation? Nominate them for Prosecutor of the Year or Fire Investigator of the Year, awarded by the Michigan Chapter of IAAI at our annual Arson School. This prestigious recognition highlights those who demonstrate excellence and dedication in the field. 


Nominations are Closed

Prosecutor of the Year Award

Recognize a prosecutor who has gone above and beyond in their commitment to justice and fire investigation. The Michigan Chapter of IAAI presents the Prosecutor of the Year Award at our annual Arson School to honor those who demonstrate exceptional dedication and excellence in the field. 


Nominations are Closed

Award Winners

President's Award

Arson Investigator of the Year

Arson Investigator of the Year

Tom Kropf was honored with the President’s Award by outgoing president Ryan Volz, who credited Tom as a key inspiration in his journey with the organization. From encouraging Ryan to get involved to supporting his path to the board, Tom’s impact has been both personal and profound.

Arson Investigator of the Year

Arson Investigator of the Year

Arson Investigator of the Year

Spl/Sgt Scott LeRoy is recognized as Arson Investigator of the Year for his thorough investigation in the 2007 fire death of Todd Stermer. His work held strong through a retrial nearly two decades later, playing a key role in securing justice once again.

Prosecutors of the Year

Arson Investigator of the Year

Prosecutors of the Year

Susan Zuiderveen and Jay Blair are honored as Prosecutors of the Year for their exceptional work in retrying the Linda Stermer case. Despite legal challenges, missing witnesses, and efforts to discredit the original investigation, they secured convictions for both arson and first-degree murder.

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