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Submit Your Nominations for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards

National Crime Victims Service Awards Nomination Period Closes October 9, 2019

Do you know an individual, organization, team, or program that you would like to see recognized for their work? If so, please submit nominations for the 2020 National Crime Victims' Service Awards by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on October 9, 2019.

These prestigious awards recognize extraordinary individuals, organizations, teams, and programs that demonstrate outstanding achievements in supporting victims and victim services.

New this year is the Victim Rights Legend Award increasing the award categories to twelve for the 2020 nomination period. Last year, Edwin Meese III, the 75th Attorney General of the United States, was recognized during the Awards Ceremony with the inaugural Victim Rights Legend Award in recognition of his significant role for many decades in securing vital services and funding for victims of crime, and assuring the victim's voice is heard in the criminal justice system and in public policy.

The recipients will be honored at the annual National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Learn more and submit a nomination today.

Date Published: September 12, 2019