The next National Crime Victims Rights Week will be observed April 7-13, 2019, with the candlelight vigil and award ceremony being held Wednesday, April 10th at 5:30pm.
Each year, AVR and the community recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services. The award recipients, who are selected from public nominations in 10 categories, are extraordinary individuals, organizations, teams, and programs that provide services to victims of crime. The honorees are honored at the Annual Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil.
Each year, AVR and the community recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services. The award recipients, who are selected from public nominations in 10 categories, are extraordinary individuals, organizations, teams, and programs that provide services to victims of crime. The honorees are honored at the Annual Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 NCVRW AWARD WINNERS
Phenomenal Community Member – Helping Hands Award
Bob Lissner - Handyman
Outstanding Advocate – Essence of Advocacy Award
Nikki Jones – Human Services Agency (CPS)
Exceptional Volunteer Advocate – Kind Heart Award
Jeanie Radmanovich – Winnemucca Domestic Violence Program
Remarkable Business – Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Award
Rounds Bakery
Outstanding Non-Profit Organization – Compassion Award
Women & Children’s Center of the Sierra
Distinguished Member of Criminal Justice System – Zeal Award
Joey Lear – Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
Outstanding Unit in Criminal Justice System – Justice Award
Child Crime Detectives – Sparks PD
Pioneer in Victim Services – Lifetime Achievement Award
Ken Gallop – Sparks PD
Outstanding Agency – Non-Criminal Justice – WOW Award
Dress for Success – Patti Pietsch Weiske
Stellar Educator – Star Award
Mike DelaTorre – Teacher at North Valleys High School
Special Category – Bravery Award
Simon Meiners
Phenomenal Community Member – Helping Hands Award
Bob Lissner - Handyman
Outstanding Advocate – Essence of Advocacy Award
Nikki Jones – Human Services Agency (CPS)
Exceptional Volunteer Advocate – Kind Heart Award
Jeanie Radmanovich – Winnemucca Domestic Violence Program
Remarkable Business – Imagine. Believe. Achieve. Award
Rounds Bakery
Outstanding Non-Profit Organization – Compassion Award
Women & Children’s Center of the Sierra
Distinguished Member of Criminal Justice System – Zeal Award
Joey Lear – Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
Outstanding Unit in Criminal Justice System – Justice Award
Child Crime Detectives – Sparks PD
Pioneer in Victim Services – Lifetime Achievement Award
Ken Gallop – Sparks PD
Outstanding Agency – Non-Criminal Justice – WOW Award
Dress for Success – Patti Pietsch Weiske
Stellar Educator – Star Award
Mike DelaTorre – Teacher at North Valleys High School
Special Category – Bravery Award
Simon Meiners
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PLEASE SEND NOMINATIONS IN FOR AWARDS... Award Purpose: The Alliance for Victims' Rights (AVR) is proud to honor outstanding and remarkable individuals and businesses who have contributed to the betterment of victims of crime in Northern Nevada through the "Bringing Respect and Honor to Victims" Awards. The nominee must have shown commendable service(s) that helped a victim of crime anytime during the past year, up to present day. Multiple nominee submissions are welcome. Previous winners are eligible for nomination, as long as 5 years have gone by since they received their award. See past winners here. Award Categories include:
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Please fill out the nomination form and email it to allianceforvictimsrights@gmail.com by March 29, 2019
The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them.
