Do you have colleagues who deserve recognition for their professional contributions? It’s time to give them the recognition they deserve.
DRI's 2025 Annual Professional Achievement and Service Awards celebrate and honor outstanding performance by state, local, and national defense organizations, DRI law firms, and individual members, and we are looking for nominees.
These awards aim to recognize individuals for their achievements on behalf of the defense bar and the justice system or their involvement in community and public service activities that have a positive effect on society at large. Whether it’s a
rising star, a dedicated volunteer, or a team driving real change, your nomination could bring them national recognition, elevate their profile, and inspire others in the profession.
Award categories include the following:
- Louis B. Potter Lifetime Professional Service Award
- DRI Foundation Community Service Award
- Tom Segalla Excellence in Education Award
- Davis Carr Outstanding Committee Chair Award
- Kevin Driskill Outstanding State Representative Award
- Albert H. Parnell Outstanding Program Chair Award
- DRI Law Firm/Corporate Legal Department Diversity Award
- SLDO Diversity Award
- Richard H. Krochock Award
- Veterans Network Meritorious Service Award
- DRI SLDO Executive Director Award
- Fred H. Sievert Award
- Rudolph A. Janata Award
- G. Duffield Smith Outstanding Publication Award
- John R. Kouris Presidential Award
To nominate someone for the award, download a copy of our awards brochure below to learn about eligibility criteria and selection process for nominating a deserving individual, your organization,
and its members. We encourage you to submit an entry for each award using the form below by July 1, 2025.
Winners will be announced at DRI 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, on October 15–17. In addition, DRI will recognize award recipients
in The Voice and through press releases to national and local media.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to awards@dri.org.
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