NCJFCJ Justice Innovation Awards
Rethink. Reimagine. Redefine.
The Impact of the Year Award will recognize an individual, state/local court, law firm, advocacy group, or service provider from the Annual Conference host state each year, who has been instrumental in leading or implementing significant improvements or innovations which advance the mission of the NCJFCJ in any of the following ways:
- Practice improvements implemented state or jurisdiction-wide
- State/local legislation or other regulatory improvements
- Unique state/local court programs or services
- Courtroom management and/or technology
- Extraordinary efforts in pro bono work
If an elected or appointed official, the nominee may not be a candidate for election, re-election or appointment during the cycle in which the award is considered or given. Current members of the NCJFCJ Board of Directors are not eligible for these awards.
Impact of the Year
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