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Law Day Awards
Ben S. Wendelken Award
For an individual showing excellence in the legal field by showing "Competence, Compassion and the Ability to Get Things Done". The Ben S. Wendelken Award is the El Paso County Bar Association's highest annual award.
2019 -William J. Hybl | 2018 - Mayor John Suthers
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Portia Award
Outstanding woman lawyer for services in the community. Portia is the heroine of Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice". In the play, Portia disguises herself as a man to assume the role of a lawyer's apprentice, whereby she saves the life of her true love's friend in court.
The Mo Frederick Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award
The Justice Center Pro Bono Firm of the Year
Brian S. Gardner Award
Outstanding new lawyer who has made significant contributions to the EPCBA, the legal profession and the community through dedication, legal and volunteer services.
Lohman Award
Excellence on behalf of children. The Lohman Award is presented to an individual that has dedicated their talents and time to improving the lives of children.
2018 - Wendy Hammack-Smith | 2017 - Trudy Strewler Hodges | 2016 - Debbie English |
Mikki Kraushaar Award
Outstanding individual on behalf of our community's senior citizens.
2019 - Wayna Marshall | 2018 - Catherine Seal | 2017 - Detective Chuck Szatkowski | 2016 - Susan Pavlica |
2015 - Judge Rebecca Bromley | 2014 - Lynn Vanatta Perry | 2013 - Mendy Putnam, Colorado Springs Senior Center | 2012 - Laurie Tebo, Rocky Mountain PACE |
2011 - Dr. Stephen Telatnik | 2010 - Sara Qualls, Ph.D. | 2009 - Fred Feinsod, M.D. | 2008 - Byron L. Akers, Jr. |
2007 - Bruce T. Buell | 2006 - E. David Griffith | 2005 - Clifton B. Kruse, Jr. | 2004 - Mikki Kraushaar |
Liberty Bell Award
Presented to an individual who has promoted an understanding of the law, promoted awareness of the Bill of Rights, encouraged greater respect for the law, stimulated a deeper sense of individual responsibility, contributed to the effectiveness of government institutions and furthered a better appreciation of the law.
2019 - Charles Simon | 2018 - Sarah Lipka | 2017 - Magistrate Jami Vigil |
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
2008 | 2007 - Jim Hustad | 2006 - Joseph Ruffini | 2005 - Dennis McKinney |
2004 - Dottie Harman | 2003 - Norm Thom | 2002 Michael Vigil | 2001 - Janet Kerr |
2000 Pat Dean | 1999 - Libby Pittman | 1998 - Janet Buss | 1997 - Tim O'Connor |
1996 - Floyd Young | 1995 - Bob DeMarce | 1994 - Pat Ezell, Barby Schlabs | 1993 - Terry Lynn Green |
1992 - Pat & Marcia Murphy
| 1991 - Linda Kruse Lynch
| 1990 - Leslie Cook
| 1989 - Lyn Doyon
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1988 - Thomas Crawford | 1987 - Kathy Butterfield
| 1986 - Dennis Ritchie
| 1987 - Kathy Butterfield
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1986 - Dennis Ritchie
| 1985 - Frances Taylor
| 1984 - Millicent E. Krushaar
| 1983 - James H. Smith Sr.
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