NACDL presents its Judicial Recognition Award to acknowledge judges who demonstrate a continuing dedication to protecting democratic principles and the fundamental rights of individuals within American society.
| 2010 |
Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin, P.C. |
Ottawa |
| 2010 |
Judge Mary Lou Robinson |
Texas |
| 2009 |
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan |
New York |
| 2008 |
Judge Morris S. Arnold |
Arkansas |
| 2008 |
Judge Shira A. Scheindlin |
New York |
| 2007 |
Judge Boyce F. Martin, Jr. |
Kentucky |
| 2006 |
Judge William M. Hoeveler |
Florida |
| 2005 |
Judge Matthew J. Perry, Jr. |
South Carolina |
| 2004 |
Judge Gilbert S. Merritt |
Tennessee |
| 2004 |
Judge Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr. |
Tennessee |
| 2001 |
Judge Nancy Gertner |
Massachusetts |
| 1999 |
Judge Gerald Kogan |
Florida |
| 1998 |
Judge William W. Daniel |
Georgia |
| 1996 |
Judge Patrick F. Kelly |
Kansas |
| 1994 |
Judge Jack B. Weinstein |
New York |
| 1994 |
Judge Daniel W. Moylan |
Maryland |
| 1994 |
Judge Juan G. Burciaga |
New Mexico |
| 1992 |
Judge Marilyn Hall Patel |
California |
| 1992 |
Judge Wiliam M. Kelsay |
California |
| 1992 |
Judge Mary Lupo |
Florida |
| 1987 |
Judge John L. Kane, Jr. |
Colorado |