Judicial Recognition Award

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.

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2024 Hon. Justice Geraldine Hines Massachusetts
2023 Hon. Milton Hirsch Florida
2023 Judge J. Thomas Marten Kansas
2019 Judge L. Felipe “Phil” Restrepo Pennsylvania
2015 Judge John Gleeson New York
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

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