Nominations now open for the 2026 Canadian Banks' Law Enforcement Awards
TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Canadian Banks' Law Enforcement Award (CBLEA) from banks and law enforcement agencies across Canada. Through the CBLEA, the banking sector honours members of law enforcement who go above and beyond the call of duty to fight financial crimes and protect Canadians, bank employees and the financial system.
"Safeguarding customers' financial and personal information and protecting our financial system has always been a top priority for banks in Canada," said Anthony Ostler, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Bankers Association. "Since 1972, the CBLEA has recognized the outstanding efforts of law enforcement professionals in combating financial crime affecting Canadian banks and the rise of fraud and scams makes their work all the more relevant. We look forward to reviewing this year's nominations and celebrating our next group of award recipients at the upcoming ceremony."
Nominations must be submitted to the CBA by October 23, 2026 and the awards will be presented at the annual summit of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police in 2027.
The nomination form is available here and completed forms should be submitted to [email protected] for consideration.
Eligibility criteria
The CBLEA can be presented to a sworn member of law enforcement, including Special Constables, and sworn auxiliary Peace Officers, for exceptional achievement in an investigation involving Canadian banks. Officers can be awarded for either an Individual or a Group (Team) achievement.
The criteria for nominations are as follows:
- Individual achievement: This award is presented to a sworn member of law enforcement for a unique investigation (not just high profile) involving a bank. The nominee should display exceptional diligence in overcoming significant challenges or extenuating circumstances. This award may also be presented in cases where the officer knowingly placed themselves at great risk – such as facing imminent danger or the threat of serious bodily harm or death – while protecting a bank employee, customer, or bank property.
- Group (Team) achievement: This award is presented to sworn law enforcement members working in a group / taskforce / team investigation involving one or more banks in Canada. The investigation should demonstrate exemplary performance in overcoming extraordinary circumstances, resulting in a successful outcome. Eligible cases could include investigations into robbery against a bank (branch) where employees and customers may be at risk, or fraudulent acts against a bank or banks by an organized criminal group.
Additional information about the nomination process and eligibility requirements can be found on the CBA website. Nominations may be submitted by members of law enforcement or bank security personnel.
Since its creation in 1972, over 300 Canadian Banks' Law Enforcement Awards have been presented to police officers for their outstanding bravery, dedication and other noteworthy achievements in combating crimes against Canada's banks. Award recipients are nominated by their peers, other law enforcement agencies and bank members across Canada.
For additional information, please visit www.cba.ca/award.
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For information on the nomination process: Ryan Ku, Director, Financial Crimes, Canadian Bankers Association, [email protected]; For media inquiries: Ethan Teclu, Media Relations Manager, [email protected], Tel: (437) 778-7857
SOURCE Canadian Bankers Association
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