Criminal Justice Department Awards

Outstanding Alumni Award
The Outstanding Alumni Award is granted each year to a graduate of our program who has made an exceptional contribution to the field of criminal justice at the federal, state or local level.

2009: John Hartman, Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, Office of Inspector General, United States Department of Energy

2010: Mark Baldwin, Berks County District Attorney; Deputy Chief Counsel for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

2011: Adam Kisthardt, Captain, Pennsylvania State Police, Director, Pennsylvania State Police Academy

2012: The Honorable Arenda L. Wright Allen, United States District Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
The Criminal Justice Department's Academic Excellence and Community Service Award is granted each year to two graduates of our program who have distinguished themselves academically, while making important contributions to the department, University and community.

2008: Kristin Green
          Kelli Metzer

2009: Kariassa Rodriguez
          Katie Turner

2010: Amanda Guthro
          Ashley Remley

2011: Luke Dillon
          Andrew Weiss

2012:   Allen Leiby 
           Zachary Wise