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2025 Award Nominations

The TCA Awards Committee is pleased to announce nominations are now being accepted for all statewide awards for 2025. All 2025 awards will be given at the 2024 Annual TCA Conference, June 8–11, 2025 in Allen, TX.

Nomination Deadline
Feb 28, 2025

Organization Awards

Dr. George J. Beto Hall of Honor
(Member or Non-Member)
This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to TCA and/or to the profession of corrections. Contributions to the profession may include: Professional development (academics, training, programs, continuing education, or certification); years of service in the profession; support of the association (committee service, conference attendance, holding office, years of membership, volunteer efforts); publication, research, program development.

2023 Carey Green
2019 Oscar Mendoza
2018 Carey Green
2017 Larry Gist
2016 William Stephens
2015 Stuart Jenkins
2014 Janet Latham
2013 Bryan Collier
2012 Todd Jermstad
2010 Gerald Garrett
2009 Doug Dretke
2008 Tony Fabelo
2007 Sheri Short
2006 DV McKaskle
2005 Patrick Haggerty
2004 Stephen Enders
2003 Jerry Wood
2002 Ron Goethals
2000 Bernard Licarione, Ph.D.
2000 Wayne Scott
1999 Jim Sinclair
1998 Vicki Spriggs
1997 Donald Smith
1996 Judy Briscoe
1995 Ellen Halbert
1994 Representative Allen Hightower
1994 Senator John Whitmire
1993 Judge Scott Moore
1992 Su Cunningham
1991 Quida Dorr
1990 Lynn Ross
1989 John Cocoros
1988 Ron Jackson
1987 Senator Ray Farabee
1986 Clara Willowby
1985 Dr. George Beto
1984 Don Stiles

Clarence N. Stevenson Memorial Award
(Member)
The award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions over an extended period of time to the corrections profession. Nominations should include a description of the nominee's contributions to and impact on the field of corrections, and may include supportive materials such as articles and letters of recommendation.

2024 William Seigman
2023 David Gutierrez
2018 Darrell McCracken
2017 Brent Carr
2016 Peggy Carr
2015 Emil Garza
2014 Leighton Iles
2013 Dee Wilson
2012 Peter Weiss
2010 Judge John Creuzot
2009 Bonita White
2008 Judge Larry Gist
2007 Rick Zinsmeyer
2005 Todd Jermstad
2004 Mary Bramblett
2003 Susan Crandford
2002 Elmer Bailey, Jr.
2001 Melvin Brown
2000 Bill Odems
1999 Charlie Cole
1998 Montie Morgan
1997 Neil Nichols
1996 Amador Rodriguez
1995 Judge Larry Gist

Ellen Halbert Crime Victims Advocacy Award
(Member or Non-Member)
The award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated effective advocacy for the rights of crime victims at the local, state or national level and who has exhibited understanding and compassion in his/her efforts on behalf of crime victims.

2018 Rose Trevino
2017 Tamara Stockton
2016 Brooke Ellison
2015 Mark Odom
2014 Angie McCown
2013 D'An Anders
2012 Kacina Clark
2009 Rita Cortez
2008 Christina Crain
2007 Donna Villareal
2006 Christine DesRosier
2005 Rachel Leal
2003 Sue Jacobson
2002 Brenda O'Wuin
2001 Elaine Smith
2000 Joyve Wisdon
1999 Barbara Davis
1998 Raven Kazen
1997 Ellen Halbert

Merit Award for Media Excellence
(Member or Non-Member)
The award recognizes outstanding media professionals who have diligently worked to cover corrections with accuracy, fairness, and balance, particularly those who are open to positive news.

2017 Jason Clark
2009 David Thomas
2007 Aissato Sidime
1994 Bob Bracken
1994 Alexander Hardy
1994 Nancy Utter
1992 Relicia Jones
1992 John Morrison
1992 Joyce Turner
1991 Walt Bodger
1991 Joe Larger
1991 Leslie Sowers
1991 Joel Thomas

TCA Stars
(Member or Non-Member)
The awards recognize the unsung heroes who make a difference in our profession. They include outstanding volunteers, people whose spirit motivates others, people who enthusiastically tackle new projects, who exhibit amazing courage, who go above and beyond the call of duty, who are trail blazers with new ideas, and people whose generosity has helped ensure a program's success.

2024 Jevon Gilbert
2024 Alma Billman
2024 Milagros Caballero
2024 Russell Epperson
2024 Kenisha Garland
2024 Linda Hancock
2024 Micah Sims
2023 Andy Owens
2023 Christopher Drake
2023 Elizabeth Sanchez
2023 Frank Prezioso
2023 Dixie Rojas
2023 Jose Romero
2023 Mary Daigle
2023 Myriah Love
2023 Wilbur Huckabay
2019 Tim Hunter
2019 Sean Herrin
2019 Carey Wiseman
2018 Thomas Barnard
2018 Ernest Harmon
2018 Sallie Owens
2018 Pam Randall
2017 Monica Coward
2017 Stanley Baldwin
2017 JoAnn Rawlinson
2017 Troy Johnson
2017 Eva Villarreal
2017 Victoria Rivera
2016 Kristie Legerski
2016 Robbie Lofton
2016 Crystall Niersel
2016 John Werner
2015 Mari Chambers
2015 Laurence Ching
2015 Larry Crabtree
2015 Marcus Freiberg
2015 Alberto Garcia
2015 Mark Holmes
2015 James Jenkins
2015 Amanda McCree
2014 Christopher Carter
2014 Dick DeForrest
2014 Ronald Fox
2014 Rex Gerstner
2014 Mark Holmes
2013 Josefa Aleman
2013 Edward Almeida
2013 Catherine Nickell
2012 Tammie Artesi
2012 Connie Kent
2012 Susan Orendac
2012 Tracy Schaeffer
2010 Dana Collins
2010 Janet Latham
2010 Teresa May-Williams
2010 April Zamora
2009 Andrenett Hays
2009 Pamala Thielke
2009 Linda Tierling
2009 Keith Warren
2009 Lynsey Zeman
2008 Jennifer King
2008 Eduardo Montiel
2008 Edmundo Ramirez
2008 Victoria Trinidad
2007 Velicia Burns
2007 Wilhelmenia Howard
2007 Keith Lashway
2007 Abel Leal
2007 John Lynch
2007 Diane McCully
2007 Sarah Reagans
2005 Tom Farmer
2005 Bonnie Farmer
2005 Emery Williams II
2005 Ann Woolridge
2004 Rose D'Antonio
2004 Susan Oliver
2003 Sharell Clay
2003 Erv Hicks
2003 Chilo Madrid
2003 Healing Hearts Chapter-Parents of Murdered Children
2002 Vicente Casas
2002 Tommie Dorsett
2002 Margaret Herbert
2002 Leo Rizzuto
2001 James Jennnings
2001 Debra Long
2001 Larry Menson
2001 Kellogg-Brown and Root
1999 Sgt. Morgan Bennette
1998 Marge Costanzo
1998 Carloyn Creed
1998 Rufus Latson
1997 Jeannetter Hamilton
1997 James Hart
1997 Jane Parker
1997 John Peters
1997 Raul Ruiz
1992 John Allen
1992 Audrey Batts
1992 James Bells
1992 Barb Caskey
1992 Delores Constancio
1992 Ellen Halbert
1992 Carl Jeffries
1992 Duane Muse
1992 Bob Owens
1992 Russel Pierce
1992 Laurie Shanblum
1992 Amanda Shipman
1992 Robb Sutherland
1992 Lynda Williams
1992 Frank Willims
1992 Frank Zamarripa

Outstanding Juvenile Corrections Line Officer
(Member)
The Outstanding Juvenile Corrections Line Officer Award is presented to an exceptional line officer in the field of juvenile corrections who consistently demonstrates outstanding dedication, strong character, perseverance, and unwavering integrity in their work. This award recognizes the individual's exceptional ability to positively impact the lives of young offenders under their supervision and support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

2013 Jannetta Williams
2009 Jacqueline Smith
2002 Laurie Richardson
1997 Ricardo Everett
1996 Robert Galvez
1995 Linda Collins
1994 Enrique Hinojosa
1993 Lynda Williams
1992 Mildred Henry

Amador Rodriguez Memorial Award for an Outstanding Juvenile Corrections Administrator
(Member)
The awards recognize outstanding professionals who work in juvenile institutions, parole, or probation.

2017 Rebecca Walters
2013 David Reilly
2012 Brenda Everett-Addison
2010 Cherie Townsend
2009 Margo Green
2008 Mike Griffiths
2008 Michael Griffiths
2007 Jon Gustafson
2005 Dwight Harris
2001 Aris Johnson
2000 Estela Medina
2000 Vicki Spriggs
1999 Michael Griffiths
1997 Dennis McAfee
1996 Romeo Zapata
1995 Danny Vanderburg
1994 Harvey Woods
1993 Aris Johnson
1992 Israel Silva, Jr.
1990 David Cocoros

Outstanding Adult Corrections Line Officer
(Member)
The award recognizes outstanding professionals who work in adult institutions or probation who consistently demonstrate outstanding dedication, strong character, perseverance, and unwavering integrity in their work. This award recognizes the individual’s exceptional ability to positively impact the lives of offenders under their supervision and support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

2024 Kristopher Simons
2023 Aurel Adams
2018 Pamela Hamilton
2018 Kimberly Jones
2017 Paula Greer
2017 Kimberly Haney
2016 Naomi Law
2015 Jerrie Tinney
2014 Harlan Gannaway
2014 Norris Jackson
2013 Dwayne Smith
2013 Cody Waller
2012 Akinola Famakinwa
2010 Troy Shamber
2009 Lisa Garrett
2008 Roxanne Marek
2007 Larry Elkins
2006 Franco Olvera
2004 Robin Espy
2000 Martha Montalvo
1998 Roxanne Marek
1997 Dee Barman
1996 Cheryl McDonald
1995 Barbara Bible
1994 Terri McNeil
1993 Ron Woodard
1992 Tina Tarrant
1990 Pamela Russel

Outstanding Adult Corrections Administrator
(Member)
The awards recognize outstanding professionals who work in adult institutions, parole, or probation.

2024 Kerry Dixon
2023 Angela Chevalier
2019 Michael Butcher
2018 John Werner
2017 Ervin Toliver
2016 Richard Wathen
2015 Judy Scott
2014 John Rupert
2013 Kenneth Bright
2012 Timothy Simmons
2010 Leighton Iles
2009 Robert Eason
2008 Mike Lozito
2008 Caroline Rickaway
2007 Jay Patzke
2006 Nathaniel Quarterman
2005 Diedre Gunkel
2004 Raymond Coleman
2003 David Doughty
2002 George Washington
2001 Rick Zinsmeyer
2000 Dr. Joe Bogan
1998 Dr. Keith Price
1997 Genaro Melendez
1996 Samie Warren
1995 Douglas January
1994 Allen Childress
1993 John Escobedo
1992 Larance Coleman
1990 W.T. McDonald, Jr.

Residential Services Line Staff of the Year
(Member)
The Residential Services Line Staff of the Year award is bestowed upon an exceptional individual who demonstrates outstanding dedication, compassion, and skill as a direct line staff member in a residential facility. This prestigious accolade recognizes their unwavering commitment to providing exemplary care, support, and guidance to the residents under their supervision.

2023 Alberta Isaac
2017 Octaviano Uresti III
2014 Granville Mallard
2013 Michael Alexander
2013 Hidalgo SATF
2012 Linda Hilcher
2012 Jennifer Seay
2010 Gladys Jasper
2009 Tammy Havran
2009 Janes Scott
2009 Travis County SMART Program

Residential Services Resident of the Year
(Member)
The Residential Services Resident of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding individual who, despite previous incarceration, has demonstrated exceptional dedication, growth, and commitment towards embracing the mission and objectives of a residential facility. This esteemed award acknowledges the recipient's remarkable efforts in rehabilitating, readjusting, and learning to adapt to various challenges they have encountered along their transformative journey.

Residential Services Program of the Year
(Member)
The Residential Services Program of the Year award recognizes an exceptional criminal justice program that has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the rehabilitation and reintegration of criminal offenders.

2017 Bowie County SATF

For More Information

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