Congratulations, Laura Dainton with the Michigan State Police. Laura is the first recipient (2024) of the Carpenter Award. Pictured is Linda Carpenter (left), Todd Self (center), and Laura Dainton (right).

The second annual Carpenter Award recognizes the distinguished service of an active LERMA member.  The award is named in honor of Linda Carpenter, one of the original founders of LERMA in 1994.  Linda served on the Board of Directors for 17 years before retiring as LERMA President in 2011. The recipient of this prestigious award has demonstrated a commitment to professionalism and exemplified the traits of a successful records professional including strict adherence to quality & records security standards, implementation of industry best practices, and a passion for continued learning and professional development.