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NABCJ Awards Nomination The Awards Committee is currently accepting nominations for awards to be presented at the 2008 NABCJ Awards Banquet in Orlando, Florida, during NABCJ's annual conference. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize NABCJ members for their contributions to the organization and the community in the area of Criminal Justice. Although, we will not exclude others from the nomination process, you are encouraged to recognize those within our membership who promote the goals and objectives of NABCJ.

We frequently receive nominations for awards where the individual has outstanding achievements, but the accomplishments do not fit the award for which they have been nominated.

Please take the time to consider your choices for candidates in advance of completing the package. Review the award categories, while keeping in mind the description of the award when submitting the nominations. Only one name should be submitted per award and the named individual for no more then two (2) award categories. All nominations must be on the form and in the format presented.

The Awards Committee urges you to take time to participate in this process. We look forward to hearing from Board officers, chapter presidents and members-at-large. If you have questions regarding the process you may contact Walker Morton , Awards Chairperson at (509) 299-2306: wbmorton@doc1.wa.gov

Nominations must be received at NABCJ National Office by May 1, 2008

NABCJ National Awards

WILLIAM L. HASTIE AWARD : This award is for national leadership in the field of criminal justice and presented to the individual who has affected change in policy, or has excelled in a leadership role nationally in the criminal justice area. The award is named after the first African American appointed to the bench in 1937 by President Franklin Roosevelt.

JONATHAN JASPER WRIGHT AWARD : This award is for leadership at the regional and state level in the area of criminal justice. The award is presented to an individual who has affected change in policy or is serving as a conduit of change. The award is named after the first African American elected to the bench of the Supreme Court of South Carolina.

MARY CHURCH TERRELL AWARD : This award is for activism and positive change in the field of criminal justice at the city and state level. Awarded to the individual who has initiated positive change on a local level though establishing relationships and programs in corporation with courts, assemblies, churches and councils. The award is named after the freedom fighter, community leader, and church reformer whose efforts helped pave the way for full citizenship for African Americans in this country.

MEDGAR EVERS AWARD : This award is given to the individual who has demonstrated unselfish ideals of fair play by developing, policies, enforcing regulations and ensuring that all persons including those who are institutionalize receive equal justice under the law. This award is named after the slain civil rights leader whose struggles for equal justice ended with his making the ultimate and supreme sacrifice.

CHAIRMAN EMERITUS AWARD : This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated sustained commitment and unselfish dedication to the advancement of the goals and objectives of NABCJ by ensuring representation of minorities as policy makers, and developers of Criminal Justice Programs and Research.

CHAIRMAN'S AWARD : This award is given to the individual who has demonstrated leadership, dedication and contributions to NABCJ at the chapter or regional level.

OWENS-BELL AWARD : This award is given to the individual for outstanding chapter development and leadership by organizing a new chapter, increasing the membership of a current chapter or creating mechanisms for the recruitment of members, and the development of chapter programs and activities. The award is named after Dr. Charles Owens and Jimmie Bell, two of NABCJ's Founders.