Awards












The American Jail Association is committed to the professional growth of our nation’s jails. There are dedicated people in every organization who work long and hard to ensure their organizations continue to grow professionally. Among these professionals are some whose performance is exceptional. There are also governmental or tribal correctional facilities that have developed an innovative and progressive approach that help the industry as a whole.
 

AJA 2024 Awardees:
 
Francis R. “Dick” Ford Distinguished Service Award
     Robert W. Patterson, III Retired Jail Administrator, AJA Past President (Posthumous Award)
 
Valor Award
     Timothy Mone, Corporal, Anne Arundel County Dept. of Detention Facilities
 
Innovation Award – Large Jail
     Paula Smith, Captain, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office – The Detention Behavior Management Team
   
Correctional Administrator of the Year Award
     Michael B. Myers, Director, Douglas County Department of Corrections
 
Correctional Supervisor of the Year Award
     Darnell Hill, Corporal, Harford County Sheriff’s Office
 
Correctional Training Officer of the Year Award
     Karl Chin, Correctional Officer, New York City Department of Correction
 
Correctional Officer of the Year Award
     ​​​​Robb Weaver, Deputy Sheriff First Class/Safety Officer, Lee County Sheriff’s Office
 
Civilian Employee of the Year Award
     Jennifer May, RN, Registered Nurse, Correctional Nurse, Williams County Correctional Center
 
Volunteer of the Year Award
     Aura Lynn-Rouse, President/CEO, Angels of Mercy (Seminole County Sheriff’s Office)