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NAAWS Awards
Recognizing Excellence, Service, and Valor in Corrections
NAAWS is proud to recognize exceptional service within the corrections profession through its awards programs. From distinguished leadership and sustained professional excellence to extraordinary courage and selfless action in moments of crisis, these awards honor correctional professionals whose service exemplifies the highest standards of our profession.
Warden of the Year
Annually NAAWS recognizes an outstanding warden or superintendent whose leadership, integrity, innovation, and service have made a meaningful impact on their facility, staff, agency, and community.
Medal of Valor
The NAAWS Medal of Valor recognizes a correctional professional who demonstrates extraordinary courage, selflessness, or decisive action in circumstances involving significant personal risk.
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