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Devitt Award
Nomination Guidelines
Summary
The Devitt Award is named for the late Edward
J. Devitt, longtime chief judge of the U.S. District Court for
the District of Minnesota, and honors annually an Article III
judge of national stature. It is administered by the American
Judicature Society with support provided by the Dwight D.
Opperman Foundation. The honor includes an award of $15,000 and
is symbolized by an inscribed crystal obelisk.
Click here for a list of past recipients. |
The ideal nominee, who must be an Article III judge of national stature, will
have had a distinguished lifelong career characterized by decisions that,
through his/her wisdom, humanity and commitment to the rule of law, make clear
that bench, bar, and community alike would willingly entrust that judge with the
most complex cases of the most far-reaching import.
There is no structured format for submitting a nomination. However, inclusion of
the following would be helpful to the Committee:
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Evidence that the nominee has achieved a distinguished,
life-long career as a federal judge—for example, a description of the judicial
career and specific accomplishments, and any awards and commendations received;
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A description of significant contributions to the
administration of justice—for example, in positions such as chief judge,
committee or special task force member, and bar leader;
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A listing of, or brief excerpts from, scholarly articles, lectures,
speeches, or judicial opinions that illustrate extraordinary or remarkable
contributions to justice;
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References to other public activities—for example, civic leadership roles
at the state or community level in which the nominee has demonstrated a
commitment to the improvement or benefit of society;
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An indication of any activities through which the nominee has contributed
to the advancement of the rule of law or the administration of justice in
other places throughout the world.
The Committee would appreciate home and office
and e-mail contact information for the nominee if available.
An original nomination plus three
duplicates should be provided, including three copies of any supporting
materials.
Previous nominations may be renewed but should be updated as necessary.
Materials previously submitted are retained for two years.
For additional information on the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award contact:
Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award
c/o
American Judicature Society
Attn: Krista
Maeder
The Opperman Center at Drake University
2700 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
(800) 626-4089
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