Industry Awards

Thank you for your interest in Correctional News’ 30 Over 30 Years Experience and Next-Generation Trailblazers Awards. 

Nominations are now closed. Winners will be honored in the January/February 2026 issue of Correctional News and on social media. 

Please contact Charlie Lange at charlie@wmhmedia.com for more information. 

30 Over 30 Years Experience

Do you know a longtime leader in the corrections space? Nominate them for Correctional News’ 30 Over 30 Years Experience Award, honoring exemplary professionals across the architecture, engineering, construction, vendor, subcontractor, manufacturer and facility owner/operator spectrum. 

Nominees must have contributed more than 30 years of service to the industry and be committed to fostering a new generation of leaders.

Next-Generation Trailblazers

Do you know an up-and-coming leader in the corrections space? Nominate them for the Next-Generation Trailblazers Award. The award recognizes 10 emerging leaders across the architecture, engineering, construction, vendor, subcontractor, manufacturer and facility owner/operator spectrum.

Nominees must have worked in the industry for 10 years or fewer.

Correctional News 2025 Industry Awards

Recognizing longtime and emerging industry leaders.
Winners announced at annual Corrections Summit.