Ruth M. Glenn Lifetime Achievement Award
2025 National Conference on Domestic Violence
October 27–29, 2025
Kansas City Marriott Downtown


Thank you for your interest in submitting a nomination for the Ruth M. Glenn Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented at the 2025 National Conference on Domestic Violence: Care, Community, Connection, taking place October 27–29, 2025.

As has become tradition, this conference is not only a time to learn and network—it is also a time to honor those who are making an incredible difference in our collective mission to end domestic violence and support survivors. Introduced at the 2023 conference, the Ruth M. Glenn Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has gone above and beyond by amplifying the voices of victims and survivors and fostering a culture where domestic violence is not tolerated. Past recipients have been:

2023: Ruth M. Glenn
2024: Patricia Tototzintle

The award presentation will occur on October 28, 2025, during the Awards Ceremony & Dance Party at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105.

Important: The deadline for award nominations is September 3, 2025. You may nominate more than one individual; however, each nomination must be submitted separately.


If you have any questions about the 2025 National Conference on Domestic Violence, please contact: conference@thehotline.org.

  • Nominator Information:

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  • Nominee Details:

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  • Please describe the nominee's specific qualifications and accomplishments related to the award. The narrative should be between 500–700 words. Nominations are not complete until the narrative is submitted. For example, describe their lifelong dedication, leadership, and impact in the field of domestic violence prevention and survivor advocacy. Provide concrete examples when possible.

  • Reference Contact:

    Please provide contact information for one additional person who can speak to the nominee’s qualifications and accomplishments as described in the narrative.
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  • By submitting this nomination, you attest that the information is an accurate representation of the nominee.

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