Call for Nominations: Mary C. McQueen Award for Excellence and Leadership in Justice System Improvement
The Mary McQueen Leadership Award is given biennially in recognition of an individual (Citizen, Judge or Justice, Administrator, or Lawyer) who has made extraordinary contributions to improving the administration of justice at the local, state and/or national level for a sustained period of time. Accomplishments worthy of recognition will transcend an individual state, community, or organization. The Award is given jointly by the Conference of Chief Justices, the Conference of State Court Administrators, the National Association for Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers, and the National Association for Court Management.
Award Criteria
- Will have played a major leadership role in a significant reform or improvement initiative within a state or the nation by coordinating action among state and/or national justice system partners.
- Is recognized by their peers as one who is committed to preserving fair and impartial courts, improving public trust and confidence in the justice system, reducing cost and delay, improving access and securing adequate funding for the judiciary.
- Has consistently displayed vision and passion, has served as a mentor and inspiration to others in the field, and has contributed to court improvement in ways that are noteworthy and enduring.
Please send a letter of nomination and any supporting materials no later than May 24, 2024.
Nominations should be sent to:
Ms. Sirena Kestner
National Center for State Courts
300 Newport Avenue
Williamsburg, VA 23185-4147
skestner@ncsc.org