31st annual teledyne flir vision awards

Honoring the very best in airborne law enforcement use of EO/IR technology • Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL • Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00PM EST • Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026

Submit your entry

AWARDS PRESENTATION

Awards will be presented on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00PM EST.

Footage from each winning video will be shown as part of the awards ceremony, as well as highlights from all submitting agencies.

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First Place

A generous donation to the Air Unit's favorite charity, a traveling trophy for the Air Unit to display, Vision Awards apparel and office plaques.

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Second & Third Place

A generous donation to the Air Unit's favorite charity, Vision Awards apparel and office plaques.

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Fang Award

A generous donation to the Air Unit's favorite charity, Vision Awards apparel and office plaques.

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Hot Pursuit Award

A generous donation to the Air Unit's favorite charity, Vision Awards apparel and office plaques.

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Life Saver Award

The Life Saver Award is given for the use of the Teledyne FLIR in the rescue and/or protection of human life across law enforcement, SAR or other public safety missions.

Important Deadline

The deadline for video submissions is April 30, 2026. Any videos that have been restricted from prior years, due to evidentiary or departmental reasons, can be submitted for the 2026 Vision Awards.

Official Rules

  1. All types of infrared and daylight videos will be considered for this award. The panel of judges will evaluate all video submissions, and their decision is final.
  2. The deadline for video submissions is April 30, 2026.
  3. Videos should be submitted as uncompressed, original resolution, digital files (QuickTime or AVI preferred).
    To fill out the entry form and upload your submission(s) Click here.
  4. Edit entries to no longer than 8 minutes total. If editing is not possible, please indicate the time frame(s) to be viewed on the footage time stamping.
  5. Submitted videos will not be returned.
  6. Multiple entries from each department and airborne team are permitted.
  7. Enclose a brief outline of the incident and list the name, rank and position of each crew member via the online submission form.
  8. Contributor must have sufficient rights in the Submission and have (or be reasonably able to obtain if needed) appropriate releases from 3rd parties, to submit and permit use of the Submission as described.
  9. Any videos that have been restricted from prior years, due to evidentiary or departmental reasons, can be submitted for the 2026 FLIR Vision Awards.
Important Notice

By submitting your entry, you agree to the Contributor Agreement and Footage Release terms. Please review all terms carefully before submission.

LEGAL TERMS & AGREEMENTS

This Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into upon the date of submission by Teledyne FLIR Defense, Inc. ("Teledyne FLIR"), on the one hand, and the Contributor as listed below (the "Contributor") (FLIR and Contributor, collectively, the "Parties").

KEY POINTS

  • Contributor must have sufficient rights in the Submission and be able to obtain appropriate releases from 3rd parties
  • Agreement is binding upon submission of footage for the Vision Awards
  • Contributor agrees to assist Teledyne FLIR with obtaining archival footage and securing necessary clearances

By uploading your submission (the "Submission(s)"), you are agreeing to the following: The undersigned hereby authorizes Teledyne FLIR, with its principle place of business at 27700 SW Parkway Ave., Wilsonville, OR 97070, to use, reproduce, copy or reprint – in still picture or video format – in whole, or edited for distribution purposes of Teledyne FLIR product marketing and promotion, including distribution on commercial platforms, the material as described below.

USAGE RIGHTS

  • All rights to the Program and Recordings remain irrevocably vested in Teledyne FLIR
  • Teledyne FLIR may use footage across streaming, social, network television, and other distribution channels
  • Permission granted for adaptation of submitted footage for Vision Awards ceremony entertainment purposes
  • Non-exclusive, perpetual, and non-revocable license to use Contributor's logos, trademarks, and service marks

Contributor warrants that it has sufficient rights in the Submission and any other materials contributed to the Program, as well as any necessary 3rd party releases, to comply with the terms of this Agreement.

This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the State of Oregon applicable to contracts entered into and fully to be performed therein without regard to conflicts of laws principles.

JURISDICTION

The Parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Oregon, over any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach or alleged breach thereof, consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts, and agree to accept service by certified mail.

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