Strengthening Judges & Court Personnel Throughout America
Prestigious MacEachern Award
Highest award bestowed by NJA
The Kenneth MacEachern Award is given in honor of the Honorable Kenneth L. MacEachern. Judge MacEachern served as the first Executive Director of the National Judges Association; as a charter member, was a key in the clear vision and launching of this organization. He was a man dedicated to the premise that judges that come to the bench as lay judges will strive to portray the best qualities of a judge:​
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Insight, Compassion, Fairness, Selfless Service, and Work that Honors the Judicial System​
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He was honored, as is each recipient after him, for displaying the highest level of responsibility to the honorable practice of our profession.
Esteemed Winners
These judges we recognize are those who deeply understand that the matters we consider require more than simply applying the word of the law, but that we must also remember that we are the guardians of the spirit of the law as well. The finest of judges constantly seek the balance between applying a clear vision of impartial justice and the frailty of human choice and circumstance.
The award is given in recognition of the outstanding non-attorney judge in the United States, for dedication to profession at all levels, and to recognize people who give selflessly not just to the profession, but to the family and community they serve.