Victims for Justice (VFJ) annually recognizes individuals, teams, programs and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services in Alaska. Help us show our appreciation by submitting a nomination for someone who has made an impact in our state.

Nominations for this year’s awards will be accepted for the following categories:

• Outstanding Service to Victims by a Community Member: This award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding service on behalf of victims in Alaska.
• Outstanding Service to Victims by an Organization: This award recognizes an organization that has provided outstanding service on behalf of victims in Alaska.
• Advocate Award: This award is for an outstanding advocate for Alaskan victims and their rights.
• Media Award: This award recognizes a person or an organization contributing to awareness and understanding of victims in Alaska.
• James Gay Professionalism in the Line of Duty: This award recognizes a significant contribution over the course of a career, on a particular investigation or issue, or in the service of a single case. It is open to individual law enforcement officers, a public servant, a law enforcement organization, or governmental agency that has provided outstanding service on behalf of victims in Alaska.
• Phoenix Award: This award recognizes a victim(s) who has overcome tragedy and is rising above circumstances to contribute in positive ways to the Alaskan community.