In 2025, Correctional News established the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors individuals who have made a lasting and significant impact on the corrections and justice industry. Winners of this prestigious award are dedicated to driving improvement and innovation. They are longtime leaders, mentors and collaborators who constantly strive for progress. 

Eligibility 

Nominees must have dedicated 30 or more years of service to the corrections industry as an A/E/C, vendor, subcontractor, manufacturer or facility owner/operator. Nominees must have made significant and sustained contributions to the improvement and advancement of the justice and corrections industry. 

Selection Process 

Nominees will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 

• Breadth and scope of service and impact 

• Examples of industry leadership and innovation in their area of expertise 

• Demonstrated commitment to the positive advancement of the justice industry 

• Other contributions to the industry (presentations, white papers/articles, committee/association leadership, mentorship, etc.) 

One winner will be selected from the Corrections Professionals category, and one winner will be selected from the A/E/C and Vendor Category. 

How to Nominate 

Correctional News welcomes nominations from peers, colleagues and industry professionals.  

To nominate, please complete the nomination form when the voting period opens, including the reasons you are nominating and any additional information that supports your nomination. Correctional News accepts multiple nominations for the same person and multiple nominations by the same nominator. Anonymous nominations will not be accepted. 

Announcing the Winners 

The Correctional News Lifetime Achievement Award to be announced at the Corrections Summit in 2026, with a full profile in our publication following award.