The Awards Committee is asking you to nominate exceptional practitioners or innovative facilities for one of our esteemed awards.
Volunteer of the Year
Civilian Employee of the Year
Correctional Officer of the Year
Correctional Training Officer of the Year
Correctional Supervisor of the Year
Ray Coleman Correctional Administrator of the Year
Innovation Award-Large Jail (1000+ beds)
Innovation Award-Medium Jail (100 – 999 beds)
Innovation Award-Small Jail (under 100 beds)
Valor Award
Francis R. "Dick" Ford Distinguished Service Award
TO GIVE A NOMINATION GREATER WEIGHT:
- Include ample justification to support your nomination.
- Thoroughly discuss the nominee's accomplishments and mention any awards, commendations, etc.
- Include endorsements from a variety of sources-both inside and outside the facility.
- Provide newspaper articles or commendation letters, if appropriate.
For more information, please see the attached or go to https://www.americanjail.org/awards. All recipients receive conference registration, airfare, hotel accommodations, and one additional banquet ticket at AJA's 44th Conference & Jail Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, May 17-21, 2025.