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Award Winners

Advancing the future of corrections for the betterment of all ACA honors the selfless work of corrections professionals at the 149 th Congress of Correction T he corrections industry is advancing every day, step-by-step for a better future. The American Correctional Association believes in championing correctional effectiveness in our communities and our society. ACA honors those who have dedicated their lives for the betterment of the corrections industry through bravery, sacrifice and ingenuity over the past year. This year, at the 149 th Congress of Correction in Boston, awards were presented to the brave men and women for their outstanding work in their facilities, communities and industries. American Correctional Association 2019 E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Awards The E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement

Award has been presented to men and women who have exhibited the same degree of selflessness and remarkable achievement toward the advancement of ACA, the corrections field and the community. The award has become a tradition of excellence, professional integrity and innovative leadership in a field that is constantly changing and evolving. The E.R. Cass Award is more than just a medallion or a membership — it is a symbol of true dedica- tion and professional achievement, of self-sacrifice and tireless energy. It represents a person who believes in the future possibilities of ACA and of corrections. This year, J. David Donahue , Senior Vice President and President, GEO Secure Services, and Dr. Mary L. Livers, Ph.D. , Owner of Livers Corrections Consulting LLC, and Part-time Adjunct Professor at Louisiana State University, were honored at the E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award Banquet on Tuesday, Aug. 6. 149 th Congress of Correction

J. David Donahue (above) and Dr. Mary L. Livers were honored with this year’s E.R. Cass Award.

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