2009 WISCA Conference

2009 Scholorship Application

2009 Awards Nomination Form

The Awards committee of the Wisconsin Correctional Association is seeking nominations for five awards to be presented at the 2009 Fall Training Conference at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, WI on September 28th and 29th, 2009. These awards are presented to persons who have achieved great success in their respective fields. The WCA believes it is essential for members to participate in the nomination process in order to acknowledge the achievements of their peers. The awards are as follows:

The Boyd Spikerman Memorial Correctional Officer Award
This award recognizes a correctional officer, adult or juvenile, for his or her dedications to the mission, goals and programs of corrections. In addition to performing his or her job each day with a high level of professionalism, this person brings credit and honor to the profession. Examples include displaying leadership among peers, involvement in facility or community activities and/or willingness to perform special assignments. The recipient could be a county, state, or federal employee.

The Sanger B. Powers Memorial Award for Excellence
This award, established in 1984, recognizes an individual for his or her contribution to the field of criminal justice. The recipient could be from a private or public agency.

The Roland C. Hershman Award for Meritorious Dedication to the Field of Juvenile Justice
This award recognizes an individual in the public or private sector who has provided leadership for change of youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

The Dr. Juliette Martin-Thomas Award for Excellence in the Field of Human Services
This award recognizes an individual in the public or private sector who has made significant contributions to the field of human services. The recipient may be a social worker, psychologist, health care provider, clergy, volunteer, probation/parole agent, child care worker, treatment provider, etc. Further, through genuine interaction, communication and commitment, this individual has made a valuable contribution to multi-culturalism.

Wisconsin Council on Community Corrections Service Award
This award recognizes a person in the Private Sector who demonstrates a high level of commitment and professionalism to community-based corrections; who has been instrumental in either improving existing services to offenders in community-based corrections or in piloting new services; who reflects the WCCC mission to promote the development and understanding of humane, effective and responsible treatment and services for community-based corrections; and who works to promote and develop alternative community-based corrections programs for offenders with legislative representatives, the Department of Corrections leaders, the community, etc.

Please take this opportunity to get involved and recognize your peers with these prestigious awards. The deadline for nominations is July 15, 2009.

For additional information and nominations forms, contact:

Thomas E. Karlen
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility
2909 E. Park Avenue
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Email: Thomas.Karlen@wisconsin.gov
Phone: (715) 720-3205
Fax: (715) 720-3209