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2022 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Nomination Period Opens


Every April, OVC leads local communities throughout the Nation in coming together to promote awareness of victims’ rights and needs. In 2022, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) will be commemorated April 24–30 and, during NCVRW, we will honor the recipients at the annual National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

If you know an individual, organization, team, or program that you would like to see recognized for their work, submit your nominations for the 2022 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on Monday, August 2, 2021.

These prestigious awards recognize extraordinary individuals, organizations, teams, and programs that demonstrate outstanding achievements in supporting victims and expanding access to justice across all communities.

Submit a nomination today

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Date Published: June 24, 2021