CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Southern Criminal Justice
Association
2008 SCJA AWARDS
FOR AWARD
NOMINATION FORM GO TO:
http://www.scja.net/awardform.htm
The Southern Criminal Justice Association recognize exemplary student achievement through two awards. Requirements for nominee include:
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award*. Each nomination must contain a description of the nominee's accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, and public service. The nomination should include the nominee's grade point average and additional information sufficient to answer the following questions: "In what ways has this student shown genuine leadership?" and "In what ways has this student contributed to his/her academic program, college and/or community?" Paper(s) written primarily by the student may accompany the nomination materials.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award*. Each nomination must contain a description of the nominee's accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, and public service. The nomination should include the nominee's grade point average and additional information sufficient to answer the following questions: "In what ways has this student shown genuine leadership?" and "In what ways has this student contributed to his/her academic program, college and/or community?"
**Eligibility for both categories is limited to students currently enrolled (or graduates who were degree candidates during the period September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008) in schools within the southern region. A stipend will be given to the first place student in each category to help defray expenses in attending the 2008 annual meeting. (Students must attend the annual meeting in order to receive the stipend).
OUTSTANDING
EDUCATOR AWARD
SCJA recognizes one criminal justice educator for outstanding academic achievement in teaching, research and service. The recipient of the award is selected on the basis of overall contributions to higher education in criminal justice. All nominations must be supported by a vita of the nominee. Additional support materials may include article reprints and/or letters from alumni attesting to teaching excellence. Letters of support evidencing successful research and/or professional service are encouraged. Nominees must be a member of SCJA in good standing.
PROFESSIONAL
AWARD
SCJA recognizes a practitioner in the field of criminal justice for outstanding contributions. Nominees must currently serve in a criminal justice-related position within the SCJA region. Nominees may hold rank, title or position within an agency. All nominations must include the following: two letters in support of the nomination and a copy of the nominee's resume or vita. Other evidence of significant accomplishment is strongly encouraged. Additional support materials may include, but are not limited to: newspaper articles, copies of publications, copies of departmental awards or citations and copies of other similar awards received during the period September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008.
NOMINATION INFORMATION
All nomination materials, including a copy of the nomination form, must be submitted to the appropriate committee chair (listed below) no later than August 15, 2008.