Lifetime Achievement Award
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - DEADLINE JULY 15, 2010
The Judicial Section of The State Bar of Texas will present the first Lifetime Judicial Achievement Award in 2010 at the Annual Judicial Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas, September 21-24, 2010.
The Judicial Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented annually to a current or former Texas judge who is recognized by his or her peers as having a reputation for and commitment to judicial excellence, has achieved a significant length of service as a judge in Texas and has demonstrated a long term, consistent and significant contribution to the betterment of the judiciary, access to justice and the system of justice in Texas.
Nomination guidelines:
1. Any current or former Texas judge who is a current member of the Judicial Section of The State Bar of Texas may nominate someone for the award.
2. All nominations must be submitted in writing and must be accompanied by supporting evidence that is sufficiently detailed to assist the committee in evaluating the nomination. That information may include a resume, media accounts, testimonials, and other information that will be helpful to the committee in evaluating the nomination.
3. Nominations must be received by mail or email (at the address below) before July 15, 2010.
Please submit a nomination letter and accompanying documents to the Chair of the Judicial Lifetime Achievement Award Committee, Justice Elizabeth Lang Miers at the following email address: elizabeth.lang-miers@5thcoa.courts.state.tx.us or by regular mail to:
Elizabeth Lang Miers
Justice, Fifth District Court of Appeals of Texas at Dallas
George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building
600 Commerce Street, Suite 200
Dallas Texas 75202