Award of Merit
The Award of Merit is presented each year at the NACM Annual Conference to recognize distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the profession of court administration.
2020: Kevin Bowling2018 no recipient
2017 Jude Del Preore
2016 Dan Straub
2015 Peter Kiefer
2014 Ernest Friesen
2013 Norman Meyer
2012 Alan Carlson
2011 Chris Crawford
2010 Pamela Ryder Lahey
2009 Collins Ijoma
2008 no recipient
2007 Andra Motyka
2006 Sue K. Dosal
2005 Robert Wessels
2004 Janet Cornell
2003 Frank Broccolina
2002 J. Denis Moran
2001 Kenneth R. Palmer
2000 Gordon M. Griller
1999 John M. Greacen
1998 Barry Mahoney
1997 Sheila Gonzalez
1996 Larry P. Polansky
1995 Thomas J. Ralston
1994 Alan Slater
1993 John Clarke
1992 Maureen M. Solomon
1991 Albert H. Szal
1990 Donald Cullen
1989 Stanley R. Collis
1988 Charles H. Starrett
1987 Edward B. McConnell
1986 Geoff Gallas
The Enhancing Justice Award
(Previously known as the Justice Achievement Award)
The Enhancing Justice Award recognizes outstanding achievement and meritorious projects that enhance the administration of justice.
2020
Pima County Juvenile Court's Dependency Alternative Program
2019
No recipient.
2018
Hamilton County, Ohio Municipal Court
Help Center
2017
Judicial Branch of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Videoconference Hearings: Island Municipalities of Vieques and Culebra
2015
Minnesota Judicial Branch
Conservator Account Auditing Program
Honorable Mention: Las Vegas Municipal Court, Community Service/Work Program, Automated Time Tracking and Reporting Project
2013
Maricopa County (AZ) Superior Court
Reinventing Probate Court in Maricopa
County: Restoring Public Trust &
Confidence in the Judiciary
Honorable Mention:
Los Angeles Superior Court
Stopping Hate & Delinquency by
Empowering Students (SHADES)
2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2001
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Perkins Award
The Perkins Award was established in 2013 to honor long-time association manager Linda Perkins, who was the first recipient. The award will be presented annually to an individual who consistently goes above and beyond to make behind-the-scenes contributions to the field of court administration and/or their court.
2020 Perkins Award Winner: No Recipient
2019 Perkins Award Winner: Kent Pankey
2018 Perkins Award Winner: No recipient
2017 Perkins Award Winner: No recipient
2016 Perkins Award Winner: Kristopher Steele
Early Career Professional Award
The ECP Award is presented annually to recognize distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the profession of court administration and the judicial system by an early career professional.
2020: Not Given
2019: Not Given
2018: Emily Reed, Reno, NV
2017: Renee Danser
2016: Amy Kinsey
2015: Kate Fogarty
The Top Court Technology Solutions Awards for 2018
In recognition of improved communication, operational efficiencies, and access to justice using web technology
The 2018 winners and their respective solutions are:
1. Los Angeles Superior Court (Justice Partner Portal) 2. Florida State Courts System (Florida Courts HELP App) 3. Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County – Juvenile Department (Juvenile Access Communications Exchange – JAX)