Chicago, IL – The Center for Alcohol Policy is pleased to announce it has awarded two veteran alcohol regulators with its 2025 Leadership in Alcohol Regulation Award.

LeAnna Prange, Deputy Director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (NLCC)

Thomas Kirby, Chief Operating Officer, Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC)

Throughout her career, LeAnna Prange has demonstrated an unwavering passion for elevating the field of alcohol regulation. Her generosity in knowledge-sharing has fostered a spirit of collaboration across the regulatory landscape.

LeAnna led the NLCC in its groundbreaking Centralized Alcohol Management Program (CAMP) project, translating complex regulatory goals into actionable, measurable outcomes. This project transformed and modernized the way the NLCC processes liquor license applications, handles complaints, conducts inspections, performs audits, and collects regulatory reports and excise tax payments.

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