Hundreds gathered to recognize the best and brightest in digital investigations
/PRNewswire/ — Cellebrite DI Ltd. (Nasdaq: CLBT), a global leader in AI-powered digital investigations and intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that it has recognized 20 honorees with the JUSTYS Award at the company’s second annual Digital Justice Awards. Cellebrite rolled out the orange carpet at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC to celebrate some of the brightest minds and most accomplished professionals in digital investigations in both the public and private sectors.
“The JUSTYS is our most important event. Here we celebrate and honor people who go above and beyond to protect their communities, countries and companies,” said Thomas E. Hogan, CEO of Cellebrite. “This type of work takes courage, dedication and passion, and we can’t thank these heroes enough. I’m also grateful to Cellebrite employees who donated their own pockets to recognize the winners.”
Inspired by the work of their customers, Cellebrite employees personally donated $67,500 to support the families of police officers killed in the line of duty. These donations support the work of the organizations Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) in the USA and Care of Police Survivors (COPS) in the UK.
“COPS is proud to support and assist bereaved law enforcement officers and colleagues who are living through the unimaginable. Without the generous support of people like the Cellebrite employees, we would not be able to achieve our mission and deliver our great, ever-growing programs,” said Sara Slone, COPS (US), public affairs director. “We are grateful for your partnership and impressed by your commitment to victims and law enforcement.”
“We thank Cellebrite staff from the bottom of our hearts for their support and for providing us with this opportunity to highlight and showcase our work on behalf of the families who are at the heart of our mission,” said Lisa Meads, Chief Executive of Care of Police Survivors (UKCOPS).
The JUSTYS were hosted by Jesse Weber, legal analyst and host at Law & Crime Network, and broadcast live to the YouTube channel’s more than 7.5 million subscribers. That evening, the winners were selected from a pool of dozens of nominees, voted on by a jury of experts in digital forensics and investigative work. With the inclusion of the private sector and some new categories, there were twice as many winners compared to the first awards ceremony in 2025. The award winners are:
- Rising Star Award: Recognizes outstanding newcomers to the field of digital forensics who have the potential to grow into leaders
Honorees: Jonathan Adams (public sector), Jesse Lao (private sector)
- Voice for the Voiceless: Honoring individuals who have given a voice to survivors through digital forensics.
Winners: Eric Landamia (public sector), Patrick Eller (private sector)
- Champions for Kids, presented by NCMEC: This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage, leadership and commitment to protecting children and ensuring their safety.
Winner: Taylor Sines, survivor and advocate
- Mentor of the Year:Highlights mentors who nurture the next generation of digital forensics and investigations professionals committed to the community.
Winner: Elizabeth Marsden (public sector), Bill Aycock (private sector)
- Design Partner of the Year:Recognizes outstanding contributions and commitment to improving Cellebrite’s solutions through the Early Access program.
Winners: Kent Nielsen (public sector), Jonathan Edwards (private sector)
- Digital Bridge Builder:Recognizes outstanding initiatives and individuals who have used digital tools to connect or support diverse law enforcement agencies.
Winner: Ralph Henderson
- Digital Investigations Catalyst: Recognizes leaders who effect progress by building competencies, fostering collaboration and driving meaningful change.
Winner: Wayne Cantrell
- Community Guardian Award:Awards recognize innovative programs or campaigns that protect and improve our communities.
Winners: Geraldine Blay, K-9 Storm and K-9 Siri
- Excellence in eDiscovery: Awarded for technical expertise and tireless commitment to improving the efficiency and accuracy of criminal investigations.
Winner: Kirk Crabb
- Excellence in Digital Forensics:This award recognizes outstanding investigators/examiners who demonstrate excellence in digital forensics and have a major, positive impact on the community.
Winner: Edward Dalton (North America), Lim Tuan Liang (APAC), Mateus De Castro Polastro (LATAM), Johann Polewczyk (EMEA)
- Enterprise Innovator of the Year: Recognizes outstanding innovation and the use of cutting-edge technologies that promote efficiency, growth and success.
Winner: Bill Aycock
- Case of the Year:Recognizes an outstanding and groundbreaking law enforcement investigation solved using digital evidence.
Winners: Claire Hardisty and Laura Boothroyd, Operation Spy – Lancashire Police
The evening marks the culmination of Cellebrite’s week-long annual C2C User Summit, attended by nearly 500 law enforcement, defense, intelligence and private sector organizations from nearly 30 countries worldwide. Attendees expected world-class, expert-led lectures and training, as well as inspiring keynotes from actor, television host and former NFL player Terry Crews. There was also an event to investigate the quadruple murder of students in Idaho, attended by digital forensics experts from the FBI and Cellebrite.
INFORMATION ABOUT CELLEBRITE
Cellebrite (Nasdaq: CLBT) is committed to protecting communities, nations and businesses as the world’s leading provider of digital investigative and intelligence solutions. More than 7,000 law enforcement agencies, defense and intelligence organizations, and companies worldwide rely on Cellebrite’s AI-powered software portfolio to make forensically sound digital data more accessible and actionable. Cellebrite’s technology enables customers to accelerate more than 1.5 million legally authorized investigations per year, improve government security, increase operational effectiveness and efficiency, and provide advanced mobile analytics and application security. Available in the cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment environments, Cellebrite’s technology enables customers around the world to advance their missions, enhance public safety, and ensure data privacy. To learn more, visit us at www.cellebrite.com, https://investors.cellebrite.com/investors and find us on social media at @Cellebrite.
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