Awards & Recognition

The Arizona Bar Foundation honors outstanding individuals, firms, and organizations whose service advances justice, legal education, and community welfare across the state.

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Distinguished Service

Walter E. Craig Distinguished Services

Awarded to the attorney who has manifested adherence to the highest principles and tradition of the legal profession and service to the public in the community.

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Pro Bono

William E. Morris Pro Bono Service

Awarded to recognize extraordinary contributions by an Arizona Attorney in making legal services available to persons who otherwise could not afford them.

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IOLTA Partnership

George Lyons IOLTA Partnering Bank

Awarded to recognize IOLTA Partnering Banks promoting access to justice through their support in the community.

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Justice Access

Foundation for Justice

Awarded to those who have devoted expertise and time to changing the justice system to promote access and opportunity for those most vulnerable.

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Law Related Education

Mark Santana LRE Attorney

This award recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona attorneys or law firms in furthering education and understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society.

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Law Related Education

John J. Ross Memorial Excellence in LRE

This award recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona educators in furthering understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society.

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Law Related Education

Law Related Education Officer of the Year

This award recognizes exceptional contributions of Arizona officers in furthering education and understanding of the role of the law in our democratic society.

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Philanthropy

John Bouma Philanthropy Award

Acknowledging the lifelong contribution of John Bouma, this award is given to an individual, group, or organization that has demonstrated an understanding of the importance and commitment to raising support for justice in Arizona.

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Pro Bono

Top Pro Bono Attorneys

Acknowledging the lifelong contribution of John Bouma, this award is given to an individual, group, or organization that has demonstrated an understanding of the importance and commitment to raising support for justice in Arizona.

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Technology

Thumma Technology for Justice Award

Awarded to the organization or court whose work best demonstrates transformative impact in technology for advancing access to justice.

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