The Community Service Award recognizes the work by an individual or organization making outstanding contributions to improve the quality of life for under-served populations and communities affected by crime.
Purpose: Recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals or organizations to improve the quality of life for underserved populations and communities affected by crime.
Nomination Materials: Letter of nomination and nominee’s CV. Self-nominations are welcome.
Deadline: By September 5, 2025, submit nominations to Dr. LaDonna Long, Chair of the DPCC Awards Committee, at llong@roosevelt.edu.
Dr. Everette B. Penn, is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Teen And Police Service (TAPS) Academy. Since 2011 the TAPS Academy has worked to build the relationship between the most disenfranchised youth and police through a curriculum that is evidence-based, and approved by the Texas Education Agency. Nationwide TAPS Academy reduces social distance, teaches crime prevention skills, builds communities through service learning and enhances and promotes school safety. For more information about TAPS Academy, please visit www.TAPSAcademy.org.
Previous Awardees | 2012 – Present
2023 – Shuja Moore2021 – Chenelle A. Jones
2020 – Kwan-Lamar Blount-Hill
2019 – Zachary Norris
2018 – Xochitl Bervera
2017 – Pam Africa & Ramona Africa
2016 – Kenneth Polite
2015 – Nancy Rodriguez
2014 – Linda Starr
2013 – Jody E. Owens
2012 – Ameena Matthews