SCJA Awards

Outstanding Educator

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. Nominees must be a member of SCJA in good standing. The award is given annually.

Outstanding Graduate Student

Recognizes exemplary accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, and public service by a graduate student within the Southern region. The award is given annually.

Outstanding Undergraduate Student

Recognizes exemplary accomplishments in scholarship, leadership, and public service by an undergraduate student within the Southern region. The award is given annually.

Outstanding Professional

Recognizes a practitioner in the field of criminal justice for outstanding contributions. Nominees must currently serve in a criminal justice-related position within the Southern region. The award is given annually.

Springer Outstanding American Journal of Criminal Justice Article

Recognizes the best article published in AJCJ in the prior year. The award was established in 2009 and is given annually.

Richter H. Moore, Jr. Founder's Award

Reserved as special recognition for those members of SCJA who have made continuous and extraordinary contributions to the field of criminal justice, higher education, and the Southern Criminal Justice Association throughout their careers.