2012 William J. Raggio Award Winner Announced
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto and the Nevada Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys (NACPA) announced Chris Owens, a Clark County Assistant District Attorney, as this year’s recipient of the William J. Raggio Award. The award is presented annually at the Nevada Prosecutors Conference in Pahrump and recognizes a current or former prosecutor who has contributed significantly to the improvement of the administration of justice in the state.
Masto said of Owens, “[He] has dedicated his career to serving the people of Clark County and the State of Nevada with distinction, leadership and integrity. I appreciate his collaborative nature, especially when working with other law enforcement agencies, including my office.”
Former recipients of this award include: Ben Graham (1999), Howard McKibben (2005) and Larry Hicks (2011).