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    Burnham "Hod" Greeley Award

    The Greeley Award honors the late Hawaii attorney Burnham “Hod” Greeley, a dedicated leader within the ABA who was committed to promoting public trust and confidence in our justice system.

    The Award was established to recognize individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting increased public awareness of the need for a fair and impartial judiciary.

    Criteria for Selection

    The Burnham “Hod” Greeley Award may be presented to any individual or organization that has made a significant, positive impact on public understanding of the role of the judiciary in a democratic society and its importance to the Rule of Law. The Award recognizes extraordinary outreach efforts designed to enhance public awareness of the need for a fair and impartial judiciary. 

    Nomination Guidelines

    The nomination period is now open through April 18, 2025. The Award will be presented during the ABA Annual Meeting at the Judicial Division Welcome Reception on August 7, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.

    • Completed nomination form
    • Resume or biographical sketch for individual nominee; program description for organizational nominee
    • Description of the nominee’s efforts and impact
    • Letters of support (limit 3) for the nomination
    Nomination Form

    Past Recipients

    • 2024: National American Indian Court Judges Association
    • 2023: Hon. John Tunheim, US District Court of Minnesota
    • 2022: Hon. R. Fred Lewis (Ret.), Florida Supreme Court
    • 2019: Hon. Angel Kelley, Associate Justice, Massachusetts Superior Court
    • 2018: Peter G. McCabe, Administrative Office of the US Courts
    • 2017: Julie Myres, Outreach Coordinator, San Diego Superior Court
    • 2016: National Association of Women Judges
    • 2015: Hon. Karen Arnold Burger, Kansas City Court of Appeals
    • 2014: Todd Nuccio, Trial Court Administrator for the 26thDistrict of North Carolina
    • 2013: Mark Harrison,Attorney atOsborn Maedon
    • 2012: Thomas C. Barnett, Jr. Executive Directorof the State Bar of South Dakota
    • 2011: Judge G. Joseph Pierron, Court of Appeals
    • 2010: Lawrence Okinaga from the Carlsmith Bal firm in Honolulu and the Colorado Bar Association and Colorado Judicial Institute
    • 2009: Doreen D. Dodson
    • 2008: Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
    • 2007: League of Women Voters