SCHOLASTIC HONOR AWARDS

In recognition of outstanding scholastic attainment in the field of the administration of criminal justice, Keys (a distinctive charm/pin with the ACJA/LAE logo) and a Certificate are awarded to members who exemplify themselves academically.

To obtain the Keys, the candidate must submit a cover letter stating the Key Award they are applying for and a certified copy of his/her transcript showing GPA and degree awarded to the Executive Secretary of the Grand Chapter. 

Candidates also must be members of the Association when they apply for Key Awards. Upon verification of the candidate meeting the requirements for the Award, the Certificate and Key Emblem will be mailed to the recipient.

The following are the three types of awards:

+          Graduate Keys – are awarded to those members who meet the requirements with a Graduate/Masters Degree.  In order to qualify for a Graduate Key, a member’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.

+          Gold Keys – are awarded to those members who meet the requirements with a Bachelors Degree.  In order to qualify for a Gold Key, a member’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.

+          Silver Keys – are awarded to those members who meet the requirements with an Associate Degree.  In order to qualify for a Silver Key, a member’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0.