The Bar is seeking nominations for the Dorothy Merrill Brothers Award for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession and for the Raymond S. Uno Award for the Advancement of Minorities in the Legal Profession. Criteria are unspecified and generally include significant efforts by lawyers or others which promote the interests of women and minorities in the profession and significant participation in events and activities which effectively raise awareness of related issues.
Past recipients include:
Brothers Award: 2007 Irene Warr; 2006 Janet H. Smith; 2005 Annette W. Jarvis; 2004 Paul M. Warner; 2003 Denise Dragoo; 2002 Hon. Pamela T. Greenwood; 2001 Laura M. Gray; 2000 Katherine D. Pullins; 1999 Rosalie M. Reilly; 1998 James B. Lee; 1997 Anne Milne; 1996 Patricia W. Christensen; 1995 Hon. Christine M. Durham
Uno Award: 2007 Judge Glen K. Iwasaki; 2006 Mona Burton; 2005 Cheryl D. Luke; 2004 Marlene Gonzalez; 2003 F. John Hill; 2002 Robert L. Flores; 2001 Hon. Tyrone E. Medley; 2000 Sherrie Hayashi; 1999 Jimi Mitsunaga; 1998 Hon. Raymond Uno; 1997 Michael N. Martinez; 1996 John Martinez; 1995 Hon. William A. Thorne, Jr.
Please send nominations and supporting information by Friday, January 11th to Christy Abad via e-mail at adminasst@utahbar.org or at 645 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. Awards will be presented at the Spring Convention in St. George.