Perkins Award
This award is presented annually to an individual who consistently goes above and beyond to make behind-the-scenes contributions to the field of court administration or their court. Congratulations to Zenell Brown for receiving the 2022 Perkins Award. Zenell Brown is the executive court administrator, Wayne County Third Circuit Court, Michigan.
Award of Merit
NACM’s Award of Merit is presented annually to recognize distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the profession of court administration on a national basis. Congratulations to the 2022 Award of Merit recipient, Paul DeLosh. Paul DeLosh is judicial services director, Virginia Judicial System, and is a past NACM president. Paul has authored numerous NACM guides and led many special projects for NACM.
Outstanding Early Career Professional
NACM’s Outstanding Early Career Professional Award is presented annually to recognize distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the profession of court administration and the judicial system by an early career professional. Congratulations to the 2022 Award of Merit recipient, Stacy Worby. Stacy Worby is state jury coordinator, Alaska Court System. Stacy has been active with the NACM Early Career Professional Committee.
The Enhancing Justice Award
The Enhancing Justice Award recognizes outstanding achievement and meritorious projects that enhance the administration of justice. Congratulations to the 2022 award winner—the Texas Office of Court Administration’s “A Response to the Pandemic, Remote Hearings and the Rapid Response Team.”
NACM Committee Member Awards
Each year, NACM committee chairs recognize committee members for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the association through their service on NACM committees. The 2022 award recipients are:
Communications Committee:
- Janet Cornell
- Paul DeLosh
- Peter Kiefer
- Cristina Prieto
- Website Team
CORE Committee:
- Ray Billotte
- Janet Cornell
- Marcus Reinkensmeyer
Conference Development Committee:
- Stacey Fields
- Theresa Owens
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee:
- Sarah Brown-Clark
- Zenell Brown
Education Committee:
- Sarah Brown-Clark
Governance Committee:
- Eric Silverberg
- Courtney Whiteside
Membership Committee:
- Lillian Triplett
Early Career Professionals (ECP Subcommittee):
- Samantha Wallace
International Subcommittee:
- Paul DeLosh
- Daniel Meza Rincon
- Michele Oken
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dawn Palermo is court administrator, Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court, Harvey, Louisiana, and a NACM Board Member.
