All members are urged to actively participate in the NCCJA awards process by submitting names of nominees to the NCCJA President.

Our association desires to keep the awards process a vibrant one. Please consider making a nomination for one of the following awards. These awards are generally given at our annual conference. A nominee does not have to be a current (paid-up) member of NCCJA, but the person making the nomination MUST BE.

Named in honor of Professor Merritt, co-founder and past-president of the Association, a life member of the Association, and executive with the Police Benevolent Association. For each of the three categories listed below, $100.00 scholarships will be awarded. Awards will be based on demonstration of excellence in character, leadership on campus, community service, and academic success.

1. N.C. community college or technical institute student in a criminal justice program or related program.
2. N.C. four-year college or university student in a criminal justice program or related program.
3. N.C. graduate university student in a criminal justice or related program

Named in honor of the late Dr. Jay McCollister, a co-founder and past president of the Association, and professor emeritus at Pfeiffer College. $100.00 is awarded to a student presenting an essay or report, selected according to the guidelines below, best relating empirical research to an applied criminal justice issue.

1. N.C. community college or technical institute student in a criminal justice program or related program.
2. N.C. four-year college or university student in a criminal justice program or related program.
3. N.C. graduate university student in a criminal justice or related program

For outstanding contributions to Criminal Justice (research) as an academic endeavor in NC.

For outstanding contributions to Criminal Justice (teaching) as an academic endeavor in NC.

For contributions to Criminal Justice as a professional endeavor in N.C.

For outstanding private contributions to Criminal Justice in N.C.