Each year the Awards Committee is given the task to obtain nominations throughout the State of Illinois for individuals who should be recognized for their dedication and commitment to their field of probation, detention, or court services. The awards are presented annually at the Fall Conference. Many Probation Officers or individuals who work within the Court System do not ask or require to be recognized for the work he or she does. It is a phenomenal feeling to hear your peer’s name or your name called to receive an award. Listening to speeches over the years, most recipients of the awards can name someone else who he or she feels is just as deserving.
If you know of someone who should receive one of the awards please nominate them using the links below. Nominations can be submitted by co-workers, supervisors, or members of IPCSA with approval from your CMO or Chief Judge. After the nominations are submitted, the Awards Committee meets to discuss each of the nominees for the major awards. The Awards Committee reads the qualifications for each applicant and diligently picks a winner for the major rewards. The Distinguished Service Awards are granted to their recipient as long as he or she is an IPCSA member within two years on the job and has not received the award in the past five years. For the winner of each award, an Awards Committee Member will notify the nominator to ensure the recipient is present during the Awards Banquet on October 3rd, 2024.
Deadline to submit nominations is September 5, 2024 at noon!
| Past President’s Award – This award is presented throughout the year to the Association member, upon retirement, who has served as President of the Association.
Requirements:
- Must have been a member of the Association for at least 10 years;
- Must have retired from the field of Probation, Court Services or Detention.
Click on the link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/bYuMEDvA3gYQuAXK8
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| The Michael Shaughnessy Superior Service Award – The Michael Shaughnessy Superior Service Award is presented throughout the year to IPCSA members who have demonstrated superior service to their department, the Association, and the Field of Probation, prior to his/her retirement. This award is selected by the Executive Board.
Requirements:
- Must have been a member of the Association for 10 years,
- Must have been employed in probation or detention for 15 years.
Click on the link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/MjVhzjP214dvm9Eb7
| Michael Rohan – Innovative Leadership Award – This award is presented to a program or person in Probation that exemplifies leadership in offender program development. This Program or Officer should have demonstrated evidence of effective offender outcomes with regard to reductions in recidivism, skill building, exceptional program completion rates, or other measures of success as highlighted by the nomination narrative. This award is selected by the Awards Committee.
Requirements:
- The program/person should have been initiated/employed at least 1 year ago
- The program should have been operational for at least 6 months
- The program should have a clearly defined mission and goal
- There should be documentation of effective outcomes with offenders
- The program/person should include/demonstrate Evidence Based Principles/Practices
- The program should address the question of “what makes this program innovative”?
- How does this program/person “go above and beyond” daily expectations of probation?
Click on the link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/TyaHLe2bTt4mQjdS8
| Distinguished Service Awards- These awards are presented to members of IPCSA who work in probation, court services, and detention who, in the opinion of their Chief Managing Officers, deserve individual recognition for their dedication and commitment to their clients, peers, and the community.
Requirements:
- Must be a current IPCSA member and employed at least 2 years with the nominating circuit/county
- Has made a significant achievement/contribution to the department (must be described)
- Has not received this award within the past 5 years.
Click on the link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/apCjM59mvp1oRBWK6
| Connie Kaiser Restorative Justice Award – The Connie Kaiser Restorative Justice Award is presented to the person, program or Detention Center that exemplifies the highest standards of the profession in the area of promoting restorative justice principles, practices, and activities for youth in Detention. This award is selected by the Awards Committee.
Click on the link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/2wqW7ZgyVFsqRiFFA
| Achievement Awards – This form is used to nominate an individual for the Gene Hughes Award (Highest Professional Standards), the Pauline Gansauer Award (Field of Dedication to the Profession), the William C. Albertson Award (Field of Achievement within the Profession), the Robert E. Burdine Award (Officer of the Year), and the S. William Ettinger Award (Dedication to the Association). These awards are selected by the Awards Committee.
Click on the link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/Hsrjfrmg31a8rAda7
| Exemplary Service Award (Citizen’s Award) – This award, previously designated as the Citizen Award, is presented to an individual or organization from the community who has served to further Probation, Court Services or Detention through their dedication and commitment within the private sector. This award is selected by the Executive Board in conjunction with the Awards Committee.
Requirements:
- Must be a member of the private sector
- Must provide services to the Probation, Court Services or Detention field
Click on the link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/73andnY9EEwqxmwg9
| Frank Calkins Award – This award is presented to the individual who demonstrates dedication and support of the Association through Committee work. This person encourages new members to join and become involved in both the Association and committees, develops workshops, distributes information, and assists in the betterment of the field and Association. This award is selected by the Representative Committee.
Requirements:
- Must be a committee member for at least one year and an IPCSA member for at least two years.
Click on the link to make your nomination: https://forms.gle/JY7GUi8N8zb4Fbsq8
Deadline to submit nominations is September 1, 2024!
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