As part of National Missing Children's Day, the U.S. Department of Justice, through OJJDP, will be providing the OJJDP Administrator's Special Commendation Award that recognizes the extraordinary efforts of individuals, organizations, and agencies that have made a significant contribution to protect children between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024.

This award is intended to recognize an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, ICAC member, State Clearinghouse Manager, or AMBER Alert Coordinator. The nominee shall have performed either an investigative activity deemed exceptional or beyond the call of duty or have made a significant contribution to protecting children. See the OJJDP Administrator's Special Commendation Award page to learn more about the award and to submit a nomination. The award submission deadline is January 31, 2025.