In August of 2016, the Division of Corrections and Sentencing lost a valued member and a beloved colleague, Marie Griffin.

To honor her dedication and service to the division, her students and colleagues, and criminological discourse, the Division of Corrections and Sentencing awarded Marie Griffin with the Distinguished Service Award posthumously at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting in November of 2016.

This award honors an individual’s distinguished service in the area of corrections and/or sentencing. Service is defined broadly and include activities within the community, university or other professional settings, and the division. Emphasis will be placed on those who have made lasting or meaningful contributions to the field. Nominations should include a letter highlighting the candidate’s service in the area of corrections and/or sentencing and the candidate’s curriculum vitae. The nomination should be submitted to Meghan Mitchell, Distinguished Service Award Chair, at m.mitchell@und.edu no later than August 31, 2024. Please place “Distinguished Service Award Nomination” in the subject line.

Prior Distinguished Service Award Recipients:

2023Jennifer Lanterman
2022Jill McCorkel
2016Marie Griffin