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Frank J. Kelley Distinguished
Public Servant 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; and
  • Has made a significant lasting contribution to the nation, the state, or the community in which the public servant lives or serves.

Application Form: Print the PDF or apply online

Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public
Servant Award Previous Winners
1998
Frank J. Kelley
1999
Gerald R. Ford
2000
Dorothy Comstock Riley
2001
John D. O'Hair
2002
Sen. Dan L. DeGrow
Saul A. Green
2003
Robert P. Griffin
2004
No award
2005
Rep. John D. Dingell
2006
Philip A. Balkema
Hon. Douglas W. Hillman
2007
Hon. Donald Shelton
Kym L. Worthy