Welcome to the SC Victims’ Rights Week Awards Nomination Page

ONLINE NOMINATIONS ARE Now open!

We encourage you to nominate victim service providers, crime victims and survivors, and criminal justice professionals for the 2025 Victims' Rights Week Service Awards with our convenient online submission.

Award Categories:

Outstanding Service Provider:  This award is given to a direct service provider who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist crime victims.

Criminal Justice:  This award is given to a member of the criminal justice system who has exemplified true advocacy on behalf of crime victims.

Distinguished Survivor: This award is given to a crime victim/ survivor or a family member of a victim that has persevered through adversity and tragedy.

Distinguished Humanitarian: This award is given to an individual who has dedicated their life to victim services.

Volunteer of the Year: This award is given to an individual who has committed their time and talent to assisting crime victims.

Laura Slade Hudson Scales of Justice Award:  This award honors an individual who has demonstrated unwavering dedication and long-term commitment to making significant changes to public policy and practices benefiting South Carolina’s crime victims.  This is an extraordinary individual who bravely, boldly and with the strength of a bull dog, makes necessary change happen. PLEASE NOTE: This award may not be given on a yearly basis.

The deadline for awards submission is February 15, 2025