Awards

  • ISBA Laureate Award
    The supreme honor bestowed by the Academy, is awarded to those deemed to exemplify the highest ideals of the profession.
  • Board of Governors Award
    The award is given to ISBA members for significant service to the profession and the public.
  • John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Service Award
    The award is named in memory of Rock Island attorney John McAndrews, who chaired the ISBA Committee on Delivery of Legal Services and is awarded to individual lawyers, law firms and corporate law departments, and bar associations.
  • Law Enforcement Award
    The Law Enforcement Award was created to recognize sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes justice and to distinguish those individuals whose service to the public brings honor and respect to the entire criminal justice system. The award is given sparingly to recognize those who truly excel in the field of law enforcement.
  • Austin Fleming Newsletter Editors Award
    This award honors outstanding editors or past editors of Association newsletters. It is based on the concept of meritorious service to the Association and is not necessarily to be given every year.
  • Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award
    Given by the ISBA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section, the award represents excellence, general practice, and small firm practice.
  • Community Leadership Award
    Given by the ISBA’s Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), the honor recognizes individuals for efforts to foster understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their issues of concern.
  • Young Lawyer of the Year Award
    The ISBA selects two outstanding young lawyers each year for the award.
  • Law Student Division Public Service Award
    Awarded annually to a law student participating in activities that enhance professional responsibility and provide service to the public.