Awards & Honors
GILEE is an award-winning program receiving recognition from the City of Atlanta, from Georgia State University, from the Consulate General of Israel in Atlanta, from professional and business associations, and from state and federal law enforcement agencies and associations.
Georgia State University
- Andrew Young School Staff Excellence Award 2024
- Carl V. Patton President’s Award for Community Service and Social Justice: Outstanding University Program, April 2020
- Exceptional Service Award, April 2008
- International Excellence Award, November 2004
- International Excellence Award, November 2002
State of Israel
Cherokee County Sheriff
- Legion of Merit, May 2019
Dr. Robert Friedmann - Lifesaving Medal, May 2019
Col. Ron Gertner
Chief Steve Heaton
- Legion of Merit, May 2019
Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
- Special Service Award, July 2019
- Special Service Award, July 2014
- President’s Award, January 2003
- Special Service Award, July 1998
J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Scholarship
- Presented by the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, September 19, 2009
Governor of Georgia
- Governor Kemp Commends the Georgia Israel Relationship, August 10, 2022
- Georgia Governor’s Public Safety Award, October 2008 (Contribution to Profession)
- Governor Perdue Honors GILEE, February 3, 2004
Israel Police
- Israel Police Commissioner Award, Israel, June 2008
American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region
- Community Partner Award, May 2006
Drug Enforcement Administration
- DEA Award, Dallas, Texas, Field Division, January 2004
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Georgia Chapter
- President’s Award, April 2002
Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern United States
- Friendship Award, May 2000