Randall M. Howe, State Bar of Arizona's Distinguished Public Lawyer Award. Presented at the State Bar of Arizona's 74th annual State Bar Convention, in June 2007, the award is given to an Arizona lawyer who has had a distinguished career in public service and has performed other significant community service. Randall Howe, chief counsel of the criminal appeals section of the Arizona Attorney General's Office, served as the 2006-07 Chair of the Committee on Persons with Disabilities in the Legal Profession, and is a member of the Bar's Diversity Task Force.

2006

Jim Reed, Recipient of Arizona Judicial Branch 2006 Distinguished Service Award in “Providing Access to Swift, Fair Justice” Category. Recognizes individual for 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.

2005

Randy Howe, Recipient of Mayor's Award from the Phoenix Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues
Recognizes a person with a disability for significantly contributing to the empowerment of people with disabilities. This individual will have displayed leadership in increasing public awareness of the issues and concerns affecting people with disabilities, establishing themselves as a role model by their commitment and dedication to the disability community, and demonstrating a long-term commitment to advocacy for the disability community.

Emily R. Johnston, State Bar of Arizona Award of Appreciation
Presented to individual who is not a member of the Bar in recognition of outstanding service toward the creation of a better public understanding of the legal profession and the administration of justice, the judiciary or the legislative process.

Edward L. Myers, President, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living
Arizona Bridge to Independent Living provides services to persons with disabilities, including Information & Referral, Peer Support, Home Modifications, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Personal / Home Health Assistance, Americans with Disabilities Act Training & Compliance Surveys, Surveys, Social Security Benefits Counseling and Employment Services, Consumer Advocacy, and a variety of other community integration and transitional services.  For more information, see www.abil.org.

Hon. Michael D. Ryan, State Bar of Arizona James A. Walsh Outstanding Jurist Award
Presented to judge whose career exemplifies the highest standards of judicial conduct for integrity and independence; who is knowledgeable of the law and faithful to it; who is unswayed by partisan interests, public clamor or fear of criticism; who is patient, dignified and courteous to all who appear before him; and who endeavors to improve the administration of justice and public understanding of, and respect for, the role of law in our society.

2004

James B. Reed, Arizona State University College of Law Disability Project, Distinguished Achievement Award
Presented in recognition for his efforts as chair of the Accessibility Subcommittee of the State Bar of Arizona Committee on Persons With Disabilities in the Legal Profession and his direction of the Arizona Courthouse Accessibility Survey.

Carrie L. Sherman, State Bar of Arizona Award of Appreciation
Presented to individual who is not a member of the Bar in recognition of outstanding service toward the creation of a better public understanding of the legal profession and the administration of justice, the judiciary or the legislative process.

2003

Randall M. Howe, Appointed by Governor as Chair of 2003 Governor's Developmental Disabilities Task Force