2024 Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award: Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith

2024 Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award: Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith

This award is bestowed annually on a person who, without regard to personal or professional consequences, has publicly disclosed wrongdoing in business or government. Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith met as paralegals in a private practice law firm in 2000 and joined the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2001. During their tenure at the SSA, they exposed a massive fraud scheme of more than $550 million. As a result, they say they experienced severe retaliation, were denied protection and ultimately lost their jobs. 

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2024 Guardian Award: Lizzie Johnson and Jeff German

2024 Guardian Award: Lizzie Johnson and Jeff German

The ACFE Guardian Award is bestowed on a journalist whose determination, perseverance and commitment to the truth have contributed significantly to the fight against fraud. This award recognizes those who have made extraordinary efforts to uncover and report on fraudulent activities, often at great personal risk.  This year, the ACFE is honored to award Lizzie Johnson and Jeff German with the Guardian Award.

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2024 Outstanding Achievement in Outreach and Community Service: Erin Ellebracht

2024 Outstanding Achievement in Outreach and Community Service: Erin Ellebracht

The ACFE believes strongly that members should be active contributors to their communities and committed to helping improve the quality of life where they live and work. The recipient of the Outstanding Achievement in Outreach and Community Service Award must demonstrate that they have been an active volunteer in projects that have resulted in a recognized improvement of their community.

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