Programs are evaluated using the following criteria:
- Does the program address an important criminal justice issue?
- Has the program demonstrated effectiveness based on program goals?
- Is the program a good example of leveraging federal, state, local or other non-governmental funds and resources?
- Can the program be easily replicated in other jurisdictions?
A selection committee will review the nominations and select one program from each
NCJA region and one outstanding tribal program to receive the award. The tribal program may be from any region in the country. To see previous award winners, please
click here.
Nominations can be
submitted online at the NCJA website or a hard copy of the nomination form is
available here. An individual or agency may nominate as many programs as they wish. Please complete one form for each program.
A representative from the state agency administrator (SAA) along with the program director must sign each nomination form. To find the state administering agency in your state, please
click here. Forms without these signatures will not be considered.
Nominations for outstanding programs must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. ET on Friday, April 19, 2013. Nominations will be accepted online, or by email to
bbroida@ncja.org, fax (202) 448-1723 or mail to: NCJA, 720 7th St. NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20001.
