Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary E. Toscano, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office–district of New Jersey, has been recognized by U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr as a recipient of the 68th Annual Attorney General’s Awards, recognizing Department of Justice employees and partners for extraordinary contributions to law enforcement. Toscano is one of 240 DOJ employees who received awards, announced on Nov. 13, 2020, while 27 non-department individuals are also being honored for their work. This year, due to coronavirus restrictions, Barr is honoring recipients virtually.

“I am honored to recognize the recipients of this year’s Attorney General’s Awards, whose tireless work and steadfast dedication have proven critical to enforcing the rule of law and protecting all Americans,” Barr said in a statement. “Those honored today have demonstrated exceptional efforts and made tremendous personal sacrifices throughout their time working at the Department of Justice, and for that, I am truly thankful.”