Law Day Awards

Liberty Bell Award
The individual (a non-lawyer) has been involved in activities that:
• Promote a better understanding of our government
• Encourage respect for the law and the courts
• Stimulate a deeper sense of individual responsibility under the law
• Contribute to the effective functioning of our institutions of government
• Inculcate a better understanding and appreciation of the rule of law

Past Recipients

Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award
The individual (a lawyer) demonstrates:
• Substantial length of humanitarian service to the bar and the community
• Outstanding professional performance
• Outstanding achievement in service to the citizens of Ramsey County
• Leadership in the development of law in our community
• Substantial commitment to preserving and carrying out the vision of our Constitution

Past Recipients

Excellence in Diversity Award
• A person who best exemplifies the Mission of the Committee. “Person” is defined to mean an individual or a legal entity, such as a sole proprietor, a partnership, company, organization, corporation, or governmental agency.
• It should include any person who has a history of encouraging, supporting or promoting diversity and equal opportunities for women, minorities and other members of historically under-represented groups in the community.
• The recipient should preferably be a person who lives or works in Ramsey County.

Past Recipients

Letters of nomination for all awards should be sent to Cheryl Dalby, RCBA Executive Director, at cheryl@ramseybar.org by March 2, 2009.