News  Probation Deputy Commissioner is honored by Reentry community and national Probation organization with two separate awards

Dr. Carmen Gomez, Deputy Commissioner-Pretrial Services, is the recipient of two separate awards, one recently presented to her by New Beginnings Reentry Services at the organization’s 10th Anniversary event for Dr. Gomez’s “extraordinary commitment to community justice.”

The New Beginnings Reentry Services event, held at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester on Sunday, featured Angela Davis—a legendary activist, scholar and author known for her decades of work in racial justice, and prison abolition—as guest speaker.

Stacey Borden, New Beginnings President, stated, “Your leadership, courage, and dedication have made a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are proud to honor your contributions as we celebrate 10 years of serving formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, and our community.”

“I feel deeply honored to be recognized by New Beginnings Reentry. My work has always been rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their lives, reconnect with their families, give back to their communities, and reach their full potential,” said Dr. Gomez.

The National Association of Probation Executives (NAPE) also honored Dr. Gomez with the George M. Keiser Award for Exceptional Leadership to recognize her “outstanding leadership in the probation profession.” It was presented jointly by both NAPE and the Community Corrections Improvement Association of Iowa www.napehome.org at the American Probation and Parole Association in Chicago in August.

Named after George M. Keiser, the second award Dr. Gomez received “reflects NAPE’s commitment to recognizing leaders who advance the probation profession through vision, innovation, and service,” according to NAPE President Charles Robinson.

“I am equally honored to receive the NAPE award recognizing leadership in the probation field. Ultimately, the greatest reward is knowing that the work we do can make a difference in people’s lives,” Dr. Gomez commented.