Honoring excellence in access to justice.
Each year the Foundation recognizes the lawyers, firms, and public servants who advance civil justice for Ohioans.
The Foundation's awards
- Presidential Award — recognizing outstanding contribution to access to justice (recent recipient: Thompson Hine).
- Rising Star Award — honoring an emerging leader in public-interest law (2026 recipient: Ashley Ward; a past recipient: Jesse Moses).
- Voice of Justice Award — for advancing justice in public life (recent recipient: Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson).
- Dick Pogue Access to Justice Award — inaugural recipient: Ohio Legal Help.
- John C. & Ginny Elam Pro Bono Award — for exceptional pro bono service (recent recipient: attorney Greg Reichenbach).
- Denis J. Murphy Award — recognizing a lifetime of service to legal aid.
Named-award pages and nomination details are maintained on the Foundation's website:
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