Every year, a new crime prevention program is developed, or an old one is revitalized to give that program new direction. This award recognizes a new or improved program that has had a significant impact on crime prevention efforts in the last 12 months. The selected practitioner will be recognized at the 2024 Ohio Crime Prevention Association's Annual Conference Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024.

Eligibility:

• Any law enforcement agency
• Any governmental agency
• Any community-based organization (for profit and non-profit)

• Name of the agency or organization who implemented the program
  
• Date the program was implemented
• Crime problem targeted
• Effectiveness of program
• Community group or geographical area targeted by the program
• Nominations MUST include a detailed description of the program, as this will be read at the annual awards luncheon.

NOTE: Nominations will be accepted until March 1, 2024.