The following awards are available to Criminal Justice seniors. Awards are presented to recipients during the department’s Graduation Celebration in May.
Awards for Outstanding Seniors
The Outstanding Senior Award is awarded by the faculty to a senior for outstanding work in the Department of Criminal Justice.
- 2023-24 Lexi Baker
- 2022-23 Abby Novotny
- 2021-22 Julius Mitchell and Kate Reifenberg
The Bill Selke Heart of Justice Award 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.
- 2023-24 Brennan Cox
- 2022-23 Abby Lambert
- 2021-22 Baylee Vaughn
The Distinguished 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.
- 2023-24 Kayla Stamatas
- 2022-23 Karen Galvan
- 2021-22 Nadia Jallal
The Writing Excellence Award recognizes students who have written outstanding papers during the completion of their Criminal Justice course work.
- 2023-24
- Al Johnson (Undergraduate Course)
- Anna Filoso (4+1/Graduate Course)
- 2022-23 James Jackson
- 2021-22 Annie Francis
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