Now Accepting Nominations for 2027 Pathfinders Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Governor’s Victim Service Pathfinder Awards! Help us honor the advocates, organizations, and allied professionals who make an extraordinary impact on victims and survivors across Pennsylvania.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for victims in our Commonwealth? Check out the award categories below and learn more about the nomination process.

PCCD is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Governor's Victim Service Pathfinder Awards

Please click here to access the nomination form.

Individual Direct Services Award

These are the professionals who affect the lives of victims daily and go out of their way to not only provide them with essential services but also empower them to be stronger.

Individual Organizational Capacity Building Award

For the individual at an organization that is committed to enhancing the capacity of their agency to better serve victims in their community.

Program Award

Which is given to a victim service program that has an incredible reputation for delivering cutting-edge services within their community.

Posthumous Award

Any of the individual awards listed can be awarded posthumously based upon their individual criteria and eligibility requirements.

Individual Prevention, Education & Outreach Award

The victim service professional who has developed and provided educational programming or outreach efforts that were critical for reaching those most vulnerable within their community.

Survivor Activist Award

Someone who has survived being a crime victim and channeled that experience to make an impact within the victim services movement.

Community Impact & Activism Award

This is someone within your community who pushes the invisible boundaries to improve community resources and community response to crime victims.

Allied Professional Award

We can’t do this hard work alone! We need the help of other stakeholders in our communities across the Commonwealth to work as our partners when helping crime survivors.

Previous Awardee Spotlight: Delia Sanchez

Do you know an advocate, like Delia, who is making an impact on the lives of victims and survivors across the state? Nominate them today!

Delia Sanchez, an advocate with Domestic Violence Services of Lancaster County, has devoted her career to supporting survivors of domestic violence and ensuring their voices are heard. Whether in courtrooms or communities, she provides strength, compassion, and guidance through every step of the justice process. Her tireless service has transformed lives in Lancaster County and strengthened victim services across Pennsylvania.

2027 Conference Information

Save the Date!

2027 Pathways for Victim Services Conference

When: September 29 - October 1, 2027

Where: Kalahari Resorts & Conference Center | Pocono Manor, PA

Visit the 2027 Pathways Conference webpage for more information