Conference Awards
The Georgia Commission on Family Violence would like to acknowledge outstanding work being done by individuals or groups in the movement to end family violence. If you know of anyone who would be a great recipient of an award, please submit a nomination. The awards presented at the conference are listed below. Nominations will be accepted until June 27, 2025, and the award recipients will be notified by July 14, 2025.
Catalyst for Change Award
The Catalyst For Change Award is an award that recognizes exceptional dedication and commitment of a Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) provider or facilitator who continues to go above and beyond in their communities. These individuals are honored not only for their innovative approaches and relentless dedication to holding offenders accountable. This prestigious honor celebrates outstanding FVIP providers and facilitators who have demonstrated unparalleled efforts in supporting participants and fostering positive change within their communities.
Georgia Family Violence Task Force Member of the Year Award
The Georgia Family Violence Task Force Member of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose work to end domestic violence in his/her community is truly outstanding. The Task Force Member of the Year consistently rises above the call of duty, and goes beyond what is expected in their work for survivor autonomy and safety as part of a coordinated community response.
Georgia Family Violence Task Force of the Year Award
The Georgia Family Violence Task Force of the Year Award recognizes a Family Violence Task Force that serves as a model for grassroots community organizing. The Task Force of the Year represents a cohesive group that consistently works to provide an innovative approach to a coordinated community response to address domestic violence in its community.
Gender Justice Award
The Gender Justice Award is presented to social justice leaders who work for the betterment of women in Georgia. Recipients are chosen based on their history of increasing safety for victims and survivors of domestic violence, enhancing the accountability of batterers, and making systemic changes to laws in Georgia, all to eliminate gender inequality.
Moving the Work Forward Award
The Moving the Work Forward Award has been presented to organizations and individuals who are innovative in their approaches and actions to ensure all victims of domestic violence have the necessary resources to live free of violence in their homes.
Responsible Coverage Award
The Responsible Coverage Award recognizes and celebrates journalists or media outlets that demonstrate leadership in responsibly covering the issue of domestic violence in a way that furthers the goal of ending intimate partner violence across the State of Georgia.