NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!
Think back over the past year and consider what has been accomplished at your facility and take this opportunity to recognize those people who have made outstanding contributions in your agency.
Now is your chance to show your appreciation and recognize them for his/her outstanding work! Click on one of the conferences below to learn more and make a nomination.
AWARD CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS
FACILITY INNOVATION AWARD
Awarded to a detention facility which has demonstrated exception achievement in developing and/or enhancing a particular aspect or feature in the facility or in the operations of the facility in line with the mission of the Sheriff’s Office during the past year.
DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE
AWARD
(Also known as “THE OVERWORKED & UNDERPAID AWARD”) -Awarded to a detention officer, supervisor, or administrator who in the past year has gone above and beyond normal expectations by working extra hours, making extra effort to ensure the safety and security of staff members, inmates, and the general public
DETENTION ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a detention administrator/commander who has shown exemplary leadership and has contributed to the improvement of the jail environment positively for enhanced safety, security, and custody to benefit overall jail operations, officers, staff, inmates, and the general public.
DETENTION SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a Certified Detention Officer serving in a supervisory capacity (Corporal and/or Sergeant) who excel in their positions and are highly regarded by their staff for their consistent leadership, integrity, understanding and support, both professionally and personally, during the past year.
DETENTION OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a Certified Detention Officer, without regard to years in service, who has exhibited professionalism and dedication to the Office and the community during the past year.
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Awarded to a “non-certified” Detention employee serving in a support section of the Office who has who provided innovative ideas that enhanced the efficiency of the facility in line with the mission of the Office during the past year.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Detention Center medical staff member who set the bar for jail medical programs and best represents the overall spirit of professionalism, caring, and dedication. This award is submitted by peer nominations from medical or detention staff members.
DISTINGUISHED
VALOR
AWARD
Awarded to a detention officer, supervisor, or administrator who has put it all on the line, by either voluntarily risking his/her own personal safety to heroically serve and protect or who has made critical decisions or has taken preventive actions that ensured the safety and security of staff, inmates and the general public.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
JAILCON24
WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCe
Chandler, AZ
NOMINATION DEADLINE
March 14, 2024
AWARD RECIPIENT NOTIFICATION:
April 5, 2024
AWARD CEREMONY:
June 12, 2024
JAILCON24
SOUTHERN REGIONAL CONFERENCe
Mobile, AL
NOMINATION DEADLINE
May 20, 2024
AWARD RECIPIENT NOTIFICATION:
May 26, 2024
AWARD CEREMONY:
August 29, 2024
JAILCON24
CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCe
French Lick, IN
NOMINATION DEADLINE
July 15, 2024
AWARD RECIPIENT NOTIFICATION:
July 25, 2024
AWARD CEREMONY:
October 10, 2024