The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission) is requesting nominations for two awards recognizing exceptional contributions to improving access to justice in Illinois courts:
- The Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award
- The Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride (Ret.) Judicial Access to Justice Award
These awards recognize members of the judiciary, lawyers, paralegals, and court employees whose work has improved access to the courts and the experience of litigants.
Nominations for both awards are open through November 2, 2026.
The Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award
The Jeffrey D. Colman Access to Justice Award will be given to a lawyer, paralegal, or court employee who has made a significant or meaningful contribution to improving access to the courts for self-represented litigants or court users with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or other barriers to accessing the court system.
Submit a nomination for this award via this electronic form. Questions about the nomination process should be directed to Sarah Song at ssong@illinoiscourts.gov.
The Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride (Ret.) Judicial Access to Justice Award
The Hon. Thomas L. Kilbride (Ret.) Judicial Access to Justice Award will be given to a member of the judiciary who has made a significant or meaningful contribution to improving access to the courts and the experience of litigants.
Submit a nomination for this award via this electronic form. Questions about the nomination process should be directed to Sarah Song at ssong@illinoiscourts.gov.
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