The five awardees listed below were recognized during a virtual ceremony in December 2024. You can watch a recording of the ceremony online here.
Environment, Energy, and Resources Government Attorney of the Year Award
- Steven O'Rourke, Senior Attorney, Environmental Enforcement Section, U.S. Department of Justice
ABA Award for Excellence in Environmental, Energy, and Resources Stewardship
- Vickie Patton, General Counsel, Environmental Defense Fund
Award for Distinguished Achievement in Environmental Law and Policy
- John C. Dernbach, Professor Emeritus and Founding Director, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Law Student Environment, Energy, and Resources Program of the Year Award
- New York University School of Law Environmental Law Journal's 2024 Symposium: Our Toxic Food System: Perspectives on Pesticides and Pathways to Change
The State or Local Bar Environment, Energy, and Resources Program of the Year Award
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Environmental and Energy Law Section's Environmental Law Forum