2023 Prosecutor of the Year
Erin West (Santa Clara County)
In 2004, the California District Attorney Investigator’s Association began recognizing California Prosecutors with the annual CDAIA Prosecutor of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to a prosecutor who has performed his or her duties with outstanding job performance, enthusiasm, teamwork and integrity. Additionally, this award acknowledges exemplary work by the nominee in the pursuit of justice and promoting and maintaining a positive working relationship with Investigators from their office for that year.
Areas considered in the analysis of the nominations were:
- Skills and knowledge
- Personal and professional traits that bring credit to the individuals office, CDAIA and the community
- Peer and office recognition
- Honors in personal and professional lives
- Letters of commendation
- The relationship with the investigators in the individuals office including the furtherance of a “team effort atmosphere”
Nomination Process
If you would like to nominate a Prosecutor for this annual award, please complete the nomination packet linked below.
Submissions can be made online via the Nomination Submission form.
