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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

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
2008
Thomas L. Casey; Bruce A. Timmons