Avoid the 23, San Mateo County's multi-jurisdictional effort against impaired drivers, honored police officers, California Highway Patrol officers and sheriff's deputies for their DUI expertise.

Among those recognized for their individual efforts were Burlingame police officers Nick Kempel who made 28 arrests, and Dan Forbes with 20 arrests.

The event took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City and was sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the California Office of Traffic Safety, which funds the Avoid the 23 through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.