Charles R. English Award

For judges, prosecutors, the defense bar, academics, and other attorneys who are members of the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section and have distinguished themselves by their work in the field of criminal justice.

Former CJS White Collar Crime Committee Chair Gary Collins presents Janet Levin, executive director of the CJS White Collar Crime Division with the 2009 Charles English Award.

Norm Maleng Minister of Justice Award

The award is bestowed on a prosecutor who embodies the principles enunciated in the ABA Standards for Criminal Justice, Prosecution Function, particularly that “the Duty of the prosecutor is to seek justice, not merely to convict.”

Susan Gaertner, Ramsey County (MN) district attorney, recipient of the 2009 Norm Maleng Minster of Justice Award, receives the award from Section Chair Joe Hynes.

Livingston Hall Juvenile Justice Award

For an active member of the bar who devotes a significant portion of his or her legal practice to youth and children, and is making positive contributions to the field both in and outside the courtroom.

Frank Carrington Crime Victim Attorney Award

(Tributes to Frank Carrington)

Awardees are attorneys or legal service providers (including organizations) who have either directly represented specific victims in criminal, juvenile, or appellate courts or who have worked to promote or implement policies to improve the treatment of crime victims in the criminal justice system.

William W. Greenhalgh Writing Competition

The National Trial Advocacy Competition