The following awards are available to Criminal Justice seniors. Students are invited to apply for these awards at the beginning of each spring semester.

The Bill Selke Heart of Justice is given in recognition for outstanding effort in service and leadership within the field of Criminal Justice or Social Service related to Criminal Justice, to better local, national, or international communities.

The Hoosier Award is presented by the Criminal Justice advisors to a senior who excelled academically while distinguishing themselves through self-reliance, perseverance and commitment to excellence.

The Writing Excellence Award recognizes students who have written outstanding papers during the completion of their Criminal Justice course work. Undergraduate writing awards are presented to recipients during the department’s Awards and Recognitions Banquet in May.