Presented to the Committee of the Utah State Bar that has made outstanding contributions of time and talents to Bar activities as well as provide outstanding services, programs and/or activities for Bar members and the public at large during the past year. Recipient is selected in June.

• 1986 Legislative Affairs Committee
• 1987 Law Related Education & Law Day Committee
• 1988 Continuing Legal Education Advisory Committee
• 1989 Bar Journal Committee
• 1990 Bar Examiner Committee
• 1992 Ethics & Discipline Committee
• 1993 Legislative Affairs Committee
• 1994 Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee
• 1995 Delivery Of Legal Services Committee
• 1996 Needs Of Children Committee
• 1997 Unauthorized Practice Of Law Committee
• 1998 Courts & Judges Committee
• 1999 Client Security Fund Committee
• 2000 Admissions Committee
• 2002 Character & Fitness Committee
• 2003 Needs Of The Elderly Committee
• 2004 Unauthorized Practice Of Law Committee
• 2005 Governmental Relations Committee
• 2006 Ethics Advisory Opinion Committee
• 2007 Utah Bar Journal Committee
• 2008 Admissions Committee
• 2009 New Lawyer Training Program Committee
• 2010 Bar Examiner Committee
• 2011 Unauthorized Practice Of Law Committee
• 2012 Pro Bono Commission
• 2013 Budget & Finance Committee
• 2014 Civics Education Committee
• 2015 Disaster Legal Response Committee
• 2016 Utah Leadership Academy
• 2017 Governmental Relations Committee
• 2018 Innovation in Law Practice Committee
• 2019 Bar Journal Committee
• 2020 CLE Advisory Committee
• 2021 Governmental Relations Committee

Outstanding service toward the creation of a better public understanding of the legal profession and the administration of justice, the judiciary or the legislative process.  Recipient is selected in September.

For The Advancement Of Women In The Legal Profession

Professionalism; Public Service; Public Dedication; Enhance Administration of Justice; Enhance the Delivery of Legal Services; Improve the Legal Profession; Used as an Incentive for Encouraging New Efforts; Engaged in Significant Activity on Behalf of the Advancement of Women.  Recipient is selected in January.

• 1995 Hon. Christine M. Durham
• 1996 Patricia W. Christensen
• 1997 Anne Milne
• 1998 James B. Lee
• 1999 Rosalie M. Reilly
• 2000 Katherine D. Pullins
• 2001 Laura M. Gray
• 2002 Hon. Pamela T. Greenwood
• 2003 Denise A. Dragoo
• 2004 Paul M. Warner
• 2005 Annette W. Jarvis
• 2006 Janet Hugie Smith
• 2007 Irene Warr
• 2008 Susan B. Peterson & Constance K. Lundberg
• 2009 Hon. Carolyn B. McHugh
• 2010 Evelyn J. Furse, Melanie J. Vartabedian, Lisa A. Yerkovich
• 2011 Lauren I. Scholnick
• 2012 Hon. Sandra N. Peuler
• 2013 Charlotte L. Miller
• 2014 Terrie McIntosh
• 2015 Rep. Patrice Arent
• 2016 Barbara G. Hjelle
• 2017 Hon. Michele M. Christiansen
• 2018 Ellen M. Maycock
• 2019 Jacey Skinner
• 2020 Jenifer L. Tomchak
• 2021 Aida Neimarlija
• 2022 Jessica Andrew

To acknowledge a Bar member who has made significant contributions to his/her cause through his/her philanthropic service. The recipient is selected in October.

• 2008 Troy L. Booher
• 2009 Leonard Burningham
• 2010 Jay L. Kessler
• 2011 Danny Quintana
• 2012 Brent Johnson
• 2013 Erin M. Stone
• 2014 Jenifer L. Tomchak

Career exemplifies the highest standards of judicial conduct for integrity and independence; who is knowledgeable of the law and faithful to it; who is unswayed by partisan interests, public clamor or fear of criticism; patient, dignified and courteous to all who appear before the court; endeavors to improve the administration of justice and public understanding of, and respect for, the role of law in our society.  The recipient is selected in June.

Presented to a Utah State Bar member who, over a long and distinguished legal career, has by their ethical and personal conduct, commitment and activities, exemplified for their fellow attorneys the epitome of professionalism; who has also rendered extraordinary contributions to the programs and activities of the Utah State Bar in the prior year. The recipient is selected in June.

To A Community Member Or Organization For Their Contribution To A Better Understanding And Appreciation Of The American Justice System

The Lifetime Service to the Bar Award recognizes lawyers or judges whose esteemed careers have been dedicated to significant involvement in the activities, programs, and leadership of the Utah State Bar and devoted to enriching the legal profession and serving the public.  The award was first given in 2006.  Recipients have included prominent senior members of the Bar, including twelve past Bar Presidents, three former Bar Commissioners; two with significant involvement in the American Bar Association and one with exceptional involvement in important Bar programs.  Past winners were also members of the Utah State Legislature, Federal Court judges, the first Woman Utah Supreme Court Justice, and a founding member of the Utah Court of Appeals who was the first woman Utah State Bar President.

2006

• Harold G. Christensen
• Ray R. Christensen
• James E. Faust
• Hon. Bruce S. Jenkins
• James B. Lee
• Stephen B. Nebeker

2008

• Hon. J. Thomas Greene
• Joseph Novak
• Reed L. Martineau
• M. Dayle Jeffs

2011

• Francis J. Carney
• Bert L. Dart
• Hon. Pamela T. Greenwood
• W. Eugene Hansen
• V. Lowry Snow
• Francis M. Wikstrom

2012

• Brian R. Florence
• Hon. Christine M. Durham

2014

• Hon. James Z. Davis
• Lyle W. Hillyard
• Felshaw King
• Rodney G. Snow
• Hon. Raymond Uno

2016

• Anne Milne
• Leonard W. Burningham

2019

• Patricia W. Christensen
• Hon. Paul Michael Warner
• Hon. Brooke C. Wells

2020

• Hon. Dee V. Benson

Mentor of the Year will have been a valued guide who helped the new lawyer understand the rules of professionalism and civility and how adherence to them benefits clients and the profession as a whole. The recipient is selected in September.

2012

• R. Josh Player
• Sharon A. Donovan
• David E. Leta
• Thomas R. Vaughn

2013

• Hugh Cawthorne
• Brent H. Bartholomew

2014

• Timothy J. Larsen
• Debra M. Nelson
• Hon. Tupakk A.G. Renteria

2015

• Scott D. Hansen
• Mark D. Tolman

2016

• Blake R. Hills
• Andrea Martinez Griffin

2017

• Julia D. Kyte
• Leonor E. Perretta

2018

• Denise A. Dragoo
• Jess M. Krannich

2019

• Brady Brammer
• Kyle V. Leishman

Presented to an attorney/law firm who has made an exemplary contribution of time & effort, without compensation, to provide legal assistance to people who could not afford the assistance of any attorney.  Designed to reflect contributions during the past year as well as over an attorney’s career. “Services to low-income people encompasses both aggressive advocacy on behalf of individuals in extreme need as well as impact advocacy designed to address systemic issues affecting significant numbers of low-income people. The recipient is selected in September.

The Professionalism Award recognizes a lawyer or judge whose “deportment in the practice of law represents the highest standards of fairness, integrity, and civility.”  The award was first given out in 2004 and includes a list of prominent members of the Bar who have exhibited the type of truthfulness, reliability, and honor which is held as a standard among their peers. The recipient is selected in September.

• 2004 Hon. Gordon J. Low
• 2004 Richard W. Campbell
• 2004 Stephen B. Nebeker
• 2004 M. Dayle Jeffs
• 2004 Ken Chamberlain
• 2005 Hon. Richard C. Howe
• 2006 Bert Dart
• 2007 Francis J. Carney
• 2008 Ellen Maycock & Don Winder
• 2009 Craig R. Mariger
• 2010 Timothy B. Anderson
• 2011 T. Richard Davis
• 2012 Paul M. Durham
• 2013 William S. Britt
• 2014 Laura Scott
• 2015 Tara Isaacson
• 2016 Patrick L. Anderson
• 2017 Lina M. Jones
• 2018 Terry L. Wade
• 2019 Hon. Evelyn J. Furse
• 2020 Margaret D. Plane
• 2021 Juliette P. White

Advancement of Minorities in the Law

Professionalism, Public Service, Public Dedication and Substantial Contributions to the Bar have Significantly Enhanced the Legal Profession, the Delivery of Legal Services, the Practice of Law and the Administration of Justice; Engaged in Significant Activity for the Advancements of Minorities in the Field of Law – not just Good Works; Active in the Minority Community; Active Role in the Minority Bar Association. The recipient is selected in January.

• 1995 Hon. William A. Thorne, Jr.
• 1996 John Martinez
• 1997 Michael N. Martinez
• 1998 Hon. Raymond S. Uno
• 1999 Jimi Mitsunaga
• 2000 Sherrie Hayashi
• 2001 Hon. Tyrone E. Medley
• 2002 Robert L. Flores
• 2003 F. John Hill
• 2004 Marlene F. Gonzalez
• 2005 Cheryl D. Luke
• 2006 Mona Lyman Burton
• 2007 Hon. Glen K. Iwasaki
• 2008 Su J. Chon
• 2009 Cheryl Miyuki Mori
• 2010 Trystan B. Smith
• 2011 Nathan D. Alder
• 2012 Prof. David Dominguez
• 2013 Cecilia M. Romero
• 2014 Janise K. Macanas
• 2015 Andrea Martinez Griffin
• 2016 Reyes Aguilar Jr. & Carl Hernandez III
• 2017 Hon. Vernice S. Trease
• 2018 Hon. Augustus G. Chin
• 2019 Yvette Donnosso
• 2020 Melinda K. Bowen
• 2021 Engels Tejeda
• 2022 Ross I. Romero

To Recognize A Lawyer And/Or A Law Firm Who Have Made An Outstanding Contribution To Law-Related Education For Youth In The State Of Utah

• 1991 Gregory G. Skordas & Van Cott Bagley Cornwall & Mccarthy
• 1992 Barry Gomberg & Fabian & Clendenin
• 1993 Kevan F. Smith & Ray Quinney & Nebeker
• 1994 Kim M. Luhn & Leboeuf Lamb, Greene & Macrae
• 1995 Gordon K. Jensen & Utah Attorney General’s Office
• 1996 Kevin P. Sullivan & Richards Caine & Allen
• 1997 Steven L. Garside & Utah County Public Defender Association
• 1998 Mark W. Dykes & Weber County Attorney’s Office
• 1999 A. Robert Thorup & Utah State & Federal Judiciary
• 2000 Candice Ragsdale-Pollock & Weber State University
• 2001 Bruce R. Baird & University Of Utah College Of Law Pro Bono Initiative
• 2002 David B. Watkiss & Joseph M. Bean
• 2003 Augustus G. Chin & Utah State Bar
• 2004 Virginia C. Lee
• 2005 Hon. William A. Thorne, Jr
• 2006 Hon. Kevin R. Christensen
• 2007 Michelle M. Roybal
• 2008 Brenden P. Mccullagh
• 2009 Edward K. Brass
• 2010 H. Michael Keller
• 2011 Alan B. Sevison
• 2012 Kristina L. Kindl
• 2013 Paul G. Cassell
• 2014 Timothy B. Schade
• 2015 John Fay & Christopher Reynoso
• 2016 Thomas Richard Davis
• 2017 Steven R. Paul
• 2018 Todd M. Olsen
• 2019 Albert N. Pranno

Presented to a section of the Utah State Bar that has made outstanding contributions of time and talents to Bar activities as well as provided outstanding services, programs and/or activities for Bar members and the public at large during the past year; “given annually to recognize programs of the bar that serve the mission of being a united, inclusive organization serving the legal profession and the public.” The recipient is selected in June.

• 1985 Securities Law Section
• 1987 Energy, Natural Resources And Environmental Law Section
• 1988 Administrative Law Section
• 1989 Young Lawyer Section
• 1990 Litigation Section
• 1991 Family Law Section
• 1993 Litigation Section
• 1995 Litigation Section
• 1997 Young Lawyers Division
• 1998 Legal Assistants Division
• 2001 Legal Assistants Division
• 2002 Young Lawyers Division
• 2003 Family Law Section
• 2004 Young Lawyers Division
• 2005 ADR Section
• 2006 Litigation Section
• 2007 Paralegal Division
• 2008 Young Lawyers Division
• 2009 Appellate Practice Section
• 2010 Military Law Section
• 2011 Elder Law Section, Young Lawyers Division
• 2012 Estate Planning Section
• 2013 Solo, Small Firm & Rural Practice Section
• 2014 Intellectual Property Section
• 2015 Young Lawyers Division
• 2016 Bankruptcy Section
• 2017 Limited Scope Section
• 2018 Cyberlaw Section
• 2019 Litigation Section
• 2020 Indian Law Section
• 2021 Intellectual Property Section

• 2001 Waine C. Riches
• 2002 Kent B. Scott
• 2002 Rep. Afton B. Bradshaw
• 2002 Rep. A. Lamont Tyler
• 2003 Hon. Leonard H. Russon
• 2003 Dean W. Sheffield
• 2003 Elaina Maragakis
• 2003 Gary G. Sackett
• 2005 Utah Minority Bar Association
• 2006 S. J. Quinney College Of Law
• 2007 G. Steven Sullivan
• 2008 David R. Hall
• 2012 Hon. David R. Hamilton
  Hon. David O. Nuffer
  Samuel Alba
  Steven T. Waterman
• 2014 Young Lawyers Division
• 2017 Hon. Christine M. Durham
• 2019 Robert W. Alder
  Steven G. Johnson
• 2020 Richard Mauro & Salt Lake Legal Defender Assoc.