Dr. Henry C. Lee was the recipient of the first award in 2010. Each year since, Jane Doe No More honors individuals and organizations that exemplify Dr. Lee's passion to advance education and prevention of sexual crimes as well as advocate and support survivors to assure that all victims of sexual crimes are treated with dignity and respect.

 

  • Dr. Henry C. Lee | 2010

    Internationally Renowned Forensic Scientist; Chief Emeritus, CT State Police; Founder, Henry C. Lee Forensic Institute, University of New Haven (retired)

  • Susan Herman | 2011

    Author, Parallel Justice for Victims of Crime Deputy Commissioner Collaborative Policing, NYPD (retired)

  • Neil O'Leary | 2011

    Mayor, City of Waterbury, CT Chief of Police Waterbury (retired)

  • Didi & Rich Dobbs | 2011

    Writers & Filmmakers, Mom & Pop Films

  • Rebecca Abbott | 2011

    Professor of Communications, Quinnipiac University Emmy-Award Winning Editor & Videographer

  • Dr. Bill Petit | Petit Family Foundation | 2012

    The Petit Family Foundation provides funding to educate young people (especially in the sciences), to support those with chronic illnesses, and to protect those affected by violence.

  • Sikorsky Finance Women's Forum | 2012

    The forum works to recruit, promote and retain women in finance by creating an environment of mutual support and providing opportunities for growth and career development.

  • Linda L. Kelly | 2013

    Attorney General, State of Pennsylvania (retired) who presided over the Jerry Sandusky case

  • Tracy DiGiovancarlo | 2013

    Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak Outreach Member, Escape Alive Survival Skills Instructor

  • Erin Merryn | 2014

    Activist, Author and force behind Erin’s Law

  • Peggy Panagrossi | 2014

    Executive Director, Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury (retired)

  • Roger Canaff | 2015

    Legal Expert, Anti-Violence & Child Protection Advocate, Author

  • Drew & Daniele Serrano | 2015

    Owners, East Coast Training Systems

  • Mariska Hargitay | Joyful Heart Foundation | 2016

    Joyful Heart Foundation works to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever.

  • Jim Clark | Victim Rights Center of CT | 2016

    Attorney James Clark founded Victim Rights Center of CT to provide no-fee, victim-centered, legal representation to victims of violent crime.(retired)

  • Deondra & Desirae Brown | 2017

    Their nonprofit, The Foundation for Survivors of Abuse, works to remove the statute of limiations to provide justice and healing to survivors.

  • Dylan Farrow | 2017

    Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak Outreach Member, Author

  • Jim Van Hoof | 2018

    CFO/CSO Electriq Power, Inc.

  • Don E. Smith | 2018

    Wizdom Coaching, Executive Speaking Coach

  • Dan Sherr | 2019

    Community Activist, Pro-Bono Advisor to Non-Profits

  • Daniel C. Levine | 2022

    Artistic Director, ACT of CT

  • David Friedman | 2022

    Composer

  • Ion Bank and Ion Bank Foundation | 2023

    Dave Rotatori, President and CEO

    Kathy Brochhausen, SVP Community Relations Officer, Ion Bank and Executive Director, Ion Bank Foundation

  • Chief Vernon L. Riddick, Jr. | 2024

    Chief of Police, West Hartford, CT

  • Dan Saban | 2024

    President, Anderson Security Agency, Ltd.