The 2026 NCJAA Conference was held September 28 – October 1 at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro, NC.

The annual banquet took place Wednesday night.  Awards given that night were Detention Officer of the Year, Jail Innovations of the Year and Jail Administrator of the Year.

Officer Michael Losier of Catawba County was awarded Detention Officer of the Year.  Pictured left above is Officer Losier along with his wife, Melody.

Chief Lim Capehart of Pitt County was awarded both Jail Innovations of the Year and Jail Administrator of the Year.  Pictured right above is Chief Capehart along with Sheriff Paula Dance.