Sheila Y. Thomas Committee Excellence Award

    Each year, the Section recognizes one of its Committees for contributing vitally to the American Bar Association's policies, and furthering the Section's mission of providing leadership to the legal profession in protecting and advancing human rights, civil liberties, and social justice. The award is traditionally given at the Annual Meeting and is accompanied by a luncheon, recognizing the work of the Committee.

    2018 AWARD WINNER
    Rights of Women Committee

    2017 AWARD WINNER
    Environmental Justice Committee

    2016 AWARD WINNER
    Rights of Women Committee

    2015 AWARD WINNER
    Privacy and Information Protection Committee

    2014 AWARD WINNER
    National Security and Civil Liberties Committee

    2013 AWARD WINNER
    N/A

    2012 AWARD WINNER
    N/A

    2011 AWARD WINNER
    Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Committee

    2010 AWARD WINNER
    N/A

    2009 AWARD WINNER
    Human Rights Magazine
    Public Education Committee

    2008 AWARD WINNER
    Coordinating Committee on National Security and Civil Liberties

    2007 AWARD WINNER
    Human Rights Editorial Board

    2006 AWARD WINNER
    Native American Concerns Committee 

    2005 AWARD WINNER
    Health Rights and Bioethics Committee

    2004 AWARD WINNER
    Environmental Justice Committee

    2003 AWARD WINNER
    Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee

    2002 AWARD WINNER
    Rights of Women Committee