| The John J. Duffy Memorial Achievement Award is named in honor of the first president of the National Council of Investigation and Security Services, John Duffy, of Davenport, Iowa.
Among a number of other industry leaders who had the foresight to form NCISS in 1976, it was the energy, dedication, and personality of the late John Duffy that got it off the ground. Mr. Duffy was like a father figure to many members of the profession.
The Duffy Award is the highest honor bestowed by NCISS. It is awarded to members of NCISS, and in alternate years, to non-members or organizations who, as the inscription says, “have by specific deeds and accomplishments, exhibited the highest standards of conduct and service to the investigation and security services industry.”
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