NAPSA 2026 Annual Conference

  August 30 - September 2, 2026

  Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, NV





 Award Nominations





The NAPSA Board of Directors is asking for nominations to recognize those who have significantly contributed to the field of pretrial services. 


The awards will be given at the 53rd Annual Conference and Training Institute, August 30 - September 2, 2026 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. 


We hope that you will take the time to nominate those whom you believe meet the criteria and who have made significant contributions to this field. Award nominations must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to be considered.

 

Nomination Overview

To submit a nomination for one of the awards listed below, please complete the following:

 

  1. Visit each dropdown menu below to access the nomination form.
  2. As part of the nomination form, you will be prompted to upload your letter of support.


Nominating letters should include the reasons you believe the nominee is deserving of the award. Emphasis should be placed on contributions to the pretrial profession and NAPSA. There is no limit on length. The award descriptions are listed below.

  • THE ENNIS J. OLGIATI AWARD

    The Olgiati Award, established in memory of Ennis J. Olgiati, is the highest honor bestowed by NAPSA. 


    Presented for the first time in 1983, it recognizes individuals or organizations for lifetime achievement in the field of pretrial services.


    Please click here to access the Ennis J. Olgiati award nomination form.

  • JOHN C. HENDRICKS PIONEER AWARD

    Awarded to an individual for their commitment and dedication to the pretrial movement and  addressing issues of injustice and unfairness.


    Please click here to access the John C. Hendricks Pioneer award nomination form.

  • PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD

    Awarded by the NAPSA Board of Directors to an organization that collaborates with the field to  advance pretrial justice.


    Please click here to access the Partner of the Year award nomination form.

  • MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD

    In 1984, the NAPSA Board of Directors established the Member of the Year Award. The award is given  to honor a current NAPSA member (line staff or manager), who has made a significant contribution to  the Association and/or the pretrial services profession. 


    It was presented for the first time in New Orleans, Louisiana (July 1984) to Jim Droege, Director of the Marion County (Indianapolis, Indiana) Pretrial Service Agency.  


    A candidate for NAPSA Member of the Year must be a NAPSA member.


    Please click here to access the Member of the Year award nomination form.

  • THE BRUCE BEAUDIN AWARD

    The Bruce Beaudin Award was first awarded in 1995 and is presented to a line staff, or an individual who has line staff responsibilities and exemplifies the goals and objectives of the pretrial  services profession.  


    The award is given in honor of Bruce Beaudin, former Director of the D.C. Pretrial Services Agency and founding president of NAPSA in 1972.  


    The Beaudin Award candidate must be a line staff worker or a person who, in addition to other duties, has line staff responsibilities.


    Please click here to access The Bruce Beaudin award nomination form.


  • THE CHARLES W. DANIELS JUDICIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

    In 2019, the NAPSA Board of Directors created the Judicial Leadership Award to memorialize the career of New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Charles W. Daniels.  


    Justice Daniels was a significant advocate for pretrial reform in New Mexico and led the effort that reformed pretrial practice and policy.  


    This award is presented to a judicial officer that exemplifies leadership to reform pretrial systems and agencies through legal and evidence-based practices.  


    The award was first presented in 2021.


    Please click here to access The Charles W. Daniels Judicial Leadership award nomination form.

Please direct questions to: info@napsa.org