Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award
This award recognizes extraordinary governmental service by a member of the State Bar of Michigan. Criteria for the award are:
- A present or former member of the State Bar of Michigan
- Service in public office (elected or appointed official) in a way that strengthens the American system of justice under the law
- Demonstration of the highest standards of integrity, fairness, leadership, excellence, dedication to principle, and dedication to the ideals of democracy
- Has made a significant lasting contribution to the nation, the state, or the community in which the public servant lives or serves
Application Form: Apply online. If a paper application is required for a nomination, please email sbmawards@michbar.org.
Previous Winners
2024 |
Edward Plawecki, Jr., William Wolfson |
2023 |
Hon. Timothy M. Kenny |
2022 |
Hon. Cynthia D. Stephens |
2021 |
No award |
2020 |
Ronald J. Frantz and Anita L. Hitchcock |
2019 |
Michael J. Talbot |
2018 |
Hon. Marilyn J. Kelly and Robert P. Young Jr. |
2017 |
Hon. Robert Holmes Bell, Hon. Bernard A. Friedman, and Barbara L. McQuade |
2016 |
William A. Forsyth and Wayne F. Pratt |
2015 |
Timothy A. Baughman, Adam A. Shakoor, and James L. Shonkwiler (posthumous) |
2014 |
Corbin R. Davis |
2013 |
Hon. Donna T. Morris |
2012 |
John M. Barr and Hon. Willie G. Lipscomb Jr. |
2011 |
Hon. John A. Hallacy, John H. Logie, and Hon. Milton L. Mack Jr. |
2010 |
Hon. Donald A. Scheer and Edward M. Zelenak |
2009 |
Dennis P. Grenkowicz and Lloyd E. Powell |
2008 |
Thomas L. Casey and Bruce A. Timmons |
2007 |
Hon. Donald Shelton and Kym L. Worthy |
2006 |
Philip A. Balkema and Hon. Douglas W. Hillman |
2005 |
John D. Dingell |
2004 |
No award |
2003 |
Robert P. Griffin |
2002 |
Dan L. DeGrow and Saul A. Green |
2001 |
John D. O'Hair |
2000 |
Dorothy Comstock Riley |
1999 |
Gerald R. Ford |
1998 |
Frank J. Kelley |