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The Arizona Judicial Branch 2007 Achievement Awards
honor Individuals, projects, teams and courts who have made outstanding
contributions to improving public trust and confidence in the Arizona courts
system and
in meeting the goals of the Judicial Branch's strategic agenda.
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are due on or before May 11, 2007. Award winners
will be announced the week of Monday, June 4,
2007.
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Arizona
Judicial Branch Distinguished
Service Awards
One
award will be presented in each of the three Distinguished Service
Awards Category.
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| Chief Justice's Outstanding Contribution to the Courts Award |
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Any individual, project, team or
court, whether or not they are within the Arizona Judicial Branch may be nominated for this award. Nominees will have made an
outstanding contribution to the courts by improving public trust and
confidence in the courts; improving judicial administration; supporting
the strategic initiatives of Justice for a Better Arizona, or other
demonstrated achievements in these areas. Nomination may be for a specific
project or effort, or for multiple projects or efforts.
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Award Winners
2003 & 2004
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| Supreme
Court's Improving Public
Trust and Confidence Award |
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Any Arizona Judicial
Branch judge nominated for this award will have accomplished an outstanding
achievement in improving public trust and confidence in the courts. Achievements may be
through the judge's judicial or administrative efforts in providing
education or training; implementing projects or programs in the judge's
court, or in other courts statewide; or, supporting the strategic initiatives
of Justice for a Better Arizona, or other demonstrated achievement
in this area. Nomination may be for a specific project or effort, or for
multiple projects or efforts throughout the judge's career.
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Award Winners
2003 & 2004
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| Administrative
Director's Administration of Justice Award |
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Any non-judge employee in the
Arizona Judicial Branch may be nominated for this award. Nominated
individuals will have accomplished an outstanding achievement in the
administration of justice by improving services to those who use the court
system including jurors, witnesses, litigants, attorneys and defendants;
improving court facilities; enhancing services to pro se litigants;
facilitating access to the courts; improving accountability; or,
supporting the strategic initiatives of Justice for a Better Arizona,
or other demonstrated achievement in this area. Nomination may be for a
specific project or effort, or for multiple projects or efforts during the
individual's career in court administration.
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2006
Award Winners
2003 & 2004
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Arizona Judicial Branch 2007 Achievement Awards
Awards will be presented in each
of the Arizona Judicial Branch Achievement Award categories to individuals,
groups or courts who have made substantial contributions to Improving Public Trust and Confidence in the
Arizona court system and in achieving the goals of the Judicial Branch's strategic
agenda. The award categories are:
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| Providing
Access to Swift, Fair Justice |
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Nominees will have
demonstrated substantial or creative contributions in helping
citizens, victims, litigants and defendants obtain access to a fair
and swift process for resolving civil or criminal cases; ensuring
that resources are adequate; and ensuring court procedures,
policies, and practices are consistent with providing access to
swift, fair justice
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Award Winners
2003 & 2004
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| Protecting
Children, Families and Communities
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Nominees will have demonstrated
substantial or creative contributions in helping courts protect Arizona's
children, families and communities by providing them with an
independent, neutral forum for resolving disputes; dispensing
justice in a fair and equitable manner; improving how children and
families are served; ensuring that juvenile detention facilities are
available, safe and secure; or by providing probation services,
which improve public protection and offender accountability.
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Award Winners
2003 & 2004
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| Being
Accountable |
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Nominees will have demonstrated
substantial or creative contributions in using taxpayer resources wisely
to achieve desired results; establishing and meeting court standards;
linking performance with budget; maintaining ongoing strategic planning;
and, continuing and enhancing judicial performance review.
Employees Being Accountable
Nominees are professional and customer service oriented
individuals who strive to exceed expectations in the quality of work
performed with initiative, integrity, innovation and a respect for
others
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Award Winners
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Improving
Communication and Cooperation with the Community, Other Branches of
Government, and within the Judicial Branch.
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Nominees will have demonstrated
substantial or creative contributions to improving effective and
meaningful communication with other branches of government to better
serve the public, improve business relations, promote better-informed
policy making and participation, and provide educational or learning
opportunities that increase public awareness about the court system.
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Serving
the Public by Improving the Legal Profession. |
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Nominees will have demonstrated
substantial or creative contributions in the examination of existing rules
governing the practice of law, the attorney admission and
disciplinary systems, and legal practices and procedures that
encourage systemic efficiency while maintaining public
confidence
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