JAILCON26 Regional Corrections Professionals Awards

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE JAILCON26
REGIONAL CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONALS AWARDS

WESTERN REGION
Chandler, AZ

Nomination Deadline:
Closed on March 15, 2026
Recipient Notification:
April 10, 2026
Awards Ceremony:
June 10, 2026

CENTRAL REGION
Overland Park, KS

Nomination Deadline:
Closed On May 10, 2026
Recipient Notification:
June 23, 2026
Awards Ceremony:
August 20, 2026

SOUTHERN REGION
Chattanooga, TN

Nomination Deadline:
Closed on July 18, 2026
Recipient Notification:
August 25, 2026
Awards Ceremony:
October 15, 2026

To begin the application process, please select which REGION this nomination is for (i.e. which conference the potential recipient could most likely to attend):*

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Select the award for which you are nominating:*

DETENTION FACILITY INNOVATION AWARD - Awarded to a detention facility which has demonstrated exceptional achievement in developing and/or enhancing a particular aspect or feature in the facility or in the operations of the facility in line with the mission of the Sheriff's Office during the past year.DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE AWARD (aka OVERWORKED & UNDERPAID AWARD) -Awarded to a detention officer, supervisor, or administrator who has demonstrated exceptional dedication over the past year and has gone above and beyond normal expectations. Through extraordinary efforts, such as working additional hours and prioritizing the safety and security of staff, inmates, and the community, this individual has made a significant impact and exemplified the highest standards of professionalism in corrections.DISTINGUISHED VALOR AWARD - Awarded to a detention officer, supervisor, or administrator who has put it all on the line, by either voluntarily risking his/her own personal safety to heroically serve and protect or who has made critical decisions or has taken preventive actions that ensured the safety and security of staff, inmates and the general public.DETENTION ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR - Awarded to a detention administrator/commander who has shown exemplary leadership and has contributed to the improvement of the jail environment positively for enhanced safety, security, and custody to benefit overall jail operations, officers, staff, inmates, and the general public.DETENTION SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD - Awarded to a Certified Detention Officer serving in a supervisory capacity (Corporal and/or Sergeant) who excel in their positions and are highly regarded by their staff for their consistent leadership, integrity, understanding and support, both professionally and personally, during the past year.DETENTION OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Awarded to a Certified Detention Officer, without regard to years in service, who has exhibited professionalism and dedication to the Office and the community during the past year.HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD - Awarded to the Detention Center medical staff member who set the bar for jail medical programs and best represents the overall spirit of professionalism, caring, and dedication. This award is submitted by peer nominations from medical or detention staff members.CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD - Awarded to a “non-certified” Detention employee serving in a support section of the Office who has who provided innovative ideas that enhanced the efficiency of the facility in line with the mission of the Office during the past year.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
To ensure the recognition and celebration of excellence, all award recipients must be present at the award ceremony. Attendance at the ceremony allows recipients to personally accept their award and to be acknowledged in front of their peers and other JAILCON attendees. Being part of this special ceremony highlights the significance of their dedication to the field of corrections.

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If selected for this award, this person (or in case of Detention Facility Innoviation Award 2 representatives from the agency) would be allowed to attend the award ceremony at the JAILCON for the region for which you are nominating :

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JAILCON26 CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONALS AWARDS

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