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Siedhoff, who also served as a keynote speaker, received the Mike McGough Award. Previous award recipients of the award include Sen. Ted Kennedy and former Governor of New Mexico Toney Anaya. McCarthy was awarded with the Special Award for Collaboration in Prisoner Reentry into the St. Louis Community.
The convocation was held May 15-18 and focused on issues that affect people before, during, and after incarceration. Over 50 area professionals involved in the reentry process discussed topics such as mental health, sex offenders, veterans, and youthful offenders. The event was hosted through the leadership of the Criminal Justice Ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.