Award Nominations

The recognition of individuals and programs is one of the highlights of the LETR International Conference.


Nominations for the 2024 LETR awards closed on Friday, June 21.

The LETR Guardian Award recognizes one outstanding Special Olympics Accredited Torch Run Program that exemplifies the true meaning of the LETR mission and have responsibly guarded the Flame of hope and all it represents.
The LETR International Executive Council Athlete Award was created to recognize outstanding Special Olympics Athletes who have contributed to the success of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® on a local, state or national level.
The LETR Richard LaMunyon Hall of Fame recognizes individuals of outstanding service to the growth and development of their local Torch Run program, and the national and international Torch Run movement.
The John Carion Award is presented by the LETR Regional Coordinators from around the world and intended to recognize an unsung Torch Run volunteer on behalf of John Carion, who was himself an unsung Torch Run hero