Corrections Summit 2025 – Industry Awards
Beginning in 2025, Correctional News is honoring longtime and emerging justice and corrections leaders across the architecture, engineering, construction, vendor, subcontractor, manufacturer and facility owner/operator spectrum. Awardees are nominated and selected by peers as well as members of the Correctional News Editorial Advisory Board and Industry Knowledge Council.
Along with the awards recognized at this year’s Corrections Summit, additional winners will be named to our annual 30 Over 30 Years Experience List, as well as the Next-Generation Trailblazers List in Correctional News’ first edition of 2026.
Emerging Leader Award: 2 Winners
The Emerging Leader Award honors two winners from the annual Next-Generation Trailblazers List. These leaders must have worked in the industry for 10 years or fewer and made a significant impact in the field. Next-Generation Trailblazers are bringing new ideas to the table, identifying opportunities for innovation, and working to build their knowledge and expertise for the betterment of their teams and the industry. Two winners will be named for this award, one from the “A/E/C & Vendor” category, and one from the “Corrections Professionals” category. Awardees must have been submitted by a member of the industry and demonstrate exceptional service and delivery in the corrections field in their less than 10 years of employment in their role.
Emerging Leader Award: 2 Winners
As part of the nomination process for the 30 Over 30 Years Experience List, which recognizes exemplary professionals who have contributed more than 30 years of service to the industry, two winners will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. One winner is selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the “Corrections Professionals” category, along with one winner from the “A/E/C & Vendor” category. Awardees must have been submitted by a member of the industry and be dedicated to progress and innovation, holding themselves and the industry to high standards of excellence. They must also be committed to mentorship and fostering a new generation of leaders.
