DEAR COLLEAGUES: 
 
This is a reminder that the time is now to submit nominations for VJJA's Meritorious Awards given out in conjunction with VJJA's 33rd Fall Juvenile Justice Institute, planned for November 4 and 5, 2009, in Charlottesville.  Meritorious awards are given in the areas of Administration, Residential, Court Services, and Community Service.  
 
THE PROCESS

The nomination process is relatively simple - go to the VJJA web site www.vjja.org, click on "Awards", download a nomination form and email me with your nomination.  At a minimum, please include the name of the nominee, their place of employment, and a brief explanation as to why you feel the individual is a worthy recipient.  Nominations can be submitted by an individual or a group can submit a nomination together.  I'll immediately acknowledge your nomination via email.
 
DEADLINE

All nominations mustbe received no later than close of business on Friday, October 16, 2009.  You will be notified prior to the conference if your nominee(s) has/have been selected.  
 
CRITERION
For your convenience, attached is the criterion for each award category.  Of note, please remember that you must be a VJJA member (in good standing) in order to submit a nomination.  Also, all nominees, with the exception of nominees in the area of community service, must be VJJA members (in good standing).  So, please make sure that you've renewed your membership for the new fiscal year and your nominee has done so as well.
 
There is no better way to acknowledge a colleague's hard work than recognition in front of his or her peers at VJJA's annual Fall Juvenile Justice Institute.  Awards will be presented during the annual business meeting and breakfast scheduled for November 5.  Plan to attend and don't forget to send in your nominations for these coveted awards.
 
I look forward to seeing you at the conference,
 
Scott Warner