Award plaques are on hand at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony, ready for those who have so tirelessly assisted victims of crime.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducts the Presentation of Colors Ceremony at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Voices of Praise perform the National Anthem at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

(From right) U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., listens to the National Anthem with Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs, and OVC Acting Director, Joye E. Frost.

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the flags at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Award recipients and guests listen to the National Anthem at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Award recipients and guests listen to the National Anthem at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Award recipients and guests attend the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Award recipients and guests listen to the National Anthem at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Frank Marion, contractor for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), attends the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony. Since 2006, USPIS has partnered with OVC to help bring awareness to crime victims’ rights issues.

Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime, welcomes attendees to the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs, addresses the audience at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., speaks at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., addresses attendees of the 2012 National Crime Victims‘ Service Awards Ceremony. Also on stage are (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; and Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs.

U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., addresses attendees of the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.

Rachel Lloyd accepts the National Crime Victim Service Award for Girls Educational and Mentoring Services accompanied by Janice Holzman with Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

National Crime Victim Service Award recipient Victoria Cruz with (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

National Crime Victim Service Award recipient Dr. Linda Ledray with (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Shameeka Mattis and Danielle Sered accept the Award for Professional Innovation in Victim Services on behalf of Common Justice with (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Allied Professional Award recipient Dr. Dora Schriro with (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Bruce Ross accepts the Special Courage Award for Mickey Rooney with (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Federal Service Award recipient Roi Holt with (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Michelle D. Scott accepts the Federal Service Award accompanied by Thomas Walker, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, with (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

(Beginning third from left) Kendra Neal, Michael Cimino, Barbara Broderick, and Steven Hartley accept the Crime Victims Financial Restoration Award on behalf of the Financial Compliance Unit of the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department. They are pictured with (from far left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and (far right) U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Crime Victims Financial Restoration Award recipient G. Wingate Grant with (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

Julia Dunkins and Justin Todd Fennell accept the Special Courage Award accompanied by (from left) Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime; Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary, Office of Justice Programs; U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ronald C. Machen; and U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.

The 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards recipients.

U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., pictured with Voices of Praise, a singing group that performed at the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards Ceremony.