Spirit of Excellence Award

    We honor those who have, through the Spirit of Excellence Awards Motto, "to the Stars through Adversity," achieved excellence and supported others within their legal careers.

    Nominations Open Now!

    Click here to access the 2020 Nomination Form.

    The Nomination Form includes the criteria required for all nominees.

    All nominations are due July 15, 2019.

    Save the Date!

    Mark your calendars for the 2020 Spirit of Excellence Awards Luncheon, taking place on Saturday, February 15th in Austin, TX.

    Become a Spirit Supporter

    Would you like to be a supporter for next year's Spirit of Excellence Awards?

    Check back here soon for details about our levels of support for the Spirit of Excellence Awards. 

    All supporters will be acknowledged on a prominently placed sign at the luncheon, listed in the commemorative program book, and recognized for their contributions according to their level of support.     

    More questions? Please contact Keevin Woods (Keevin.Woods@americanbar.org), Commission on Racial & Ethnic Diversity in the Profession Staff Director.

    Past Speeches of SOE Honorees

    2019 Spirit Honorees:

    Willie E. Gary

    Pamela Jones Harbour

    John Lim

    Honorable Peter M. Reyes, Jr.

    2018 Spirit Honorees:

    Alan Braverman

    Heather Kendall Miller

    Honorable James A. Wynn

    Major General (Ret.) Kenneth D. Gray

    2017 Spirit Winners:

    Thomas Fredericks

    Peggy A. Nagae

    Kenneth G. Standard

    Stephen N. Zack

    List of Past Honorees (1996-2018) here.

    The Spirit of Excellence Awards would not be possible without the generous contributions of our sponsors!

    2018 Spirit of Excellence Program Book 

    2017 Spirit of Excellence Program Book