2023 Karen Thorson Award Recipients
On August 29, 2023, at its annual conference in Columbus, Ohio, then NASJE President Joy Lyngar presented NASJE’s highest honor to Lee Ann Barnhardt (ND) and William Brunson (NV).
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Judith M. Anderson: 2022 Karen Thorson Award Recipient
The 2021-2022 National Association of State Judicial Educators’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2021 recipient of the Karen Thorson Award. By unanimous vote, Judith M. Anderson is our 2022 Karen Thorson Awardee. As you know, NASJE’s Karen Thorson Award recognizes a career judicial educator who has made significant contributions to NASJE and […]
Reminder to submit nominations for the Karen Thorson Award
Last month the Board and I invited you to nominate a colleague for the Karen Thorson Award. The Karen Thorson Award was established in 2012 to recognize a career judicial educator who has made a significant contribution to both NASJE and judicial branch education. The deadline for submission of nomination materials is Friday, May 27, 2022. The criteria […]
Karen Thorson Award
In February 2012, the NASJE board established the Karen Thorson Award to honor a NASJE member who has made a significant contribution to both NASJE and judicial branch education nationally. These are the recipients. 2023 | Lee Ann Barnhardt (ND) & William Brunson (NV) 2022 | Judith M. Anderson (WA) 2021 | Thomas N. Langhorne (UT) 2020 | [no […]
2017 Karen Thorson Award Winner Michael Roosevelt
In February 2012, the NASJE board established the Karen Thorson Award to honor a NASJE member who has made a significant contribution to both NASJE and judicial branch education nationally. It is my great pleasure to announce this year’s Karen Thorson Award winner, also from California – Michael Roosevelt.
Karen Thorson Award Nominations Due March 31
Karen Thorson Award nominations are now being accepted by the NASJE Board. If you know a career judicial educator who has made significant contributions to the profession and to NASJE, consider nominating him or her for this award. Nominations are due by Friday, March 31, 2017. You will find a link to the nomination form in the NASJE Member Area.
VIDEO: Larry Stone receives Karen Thorson Award
Larry Stone is the embodiment of the qualities the Karen Thorson Award recognizes: a deep, abiding positive influence on our organization and our profession. The award was presented to him at NASJE’s 2015 Annual Conference in Seattle (October 4-7).
The Whole-Hearted Larry Stone: NASJE’s 2015 Karen Thorson Award Recipient
Larry Stone is the embodiment of the qualities the Karen Thorson Award recognizes: a deep, abiding positive influence on our organization and our profession. The award will be presented to him at NASJE’s 2015 Annual Conference in Seattle (October 4-7).
Pat Murrell Receives 2014 Karen Thorson Award
The NASJE Business meeting was held during lunch on Tuesday, August 5, and President Jill Goski presided over the business meeting and presented Dr. Patricia H. Murrell with the Karen Thorson Award.
Dr. Maureen Conner receives 2013 Karen Thorson Award
Dr. Conner has been a friend and mentor to many NASJE members. For those who do not know her, she serves as the director of the Judicial Administration Program at the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice.
The 2012 Karen Thorson Award
In February, 2012, the NASJE board established the Karen Thorson Award to honor a NASJE member who has made a significant contribution to both NASJE and judicial branch education nationally.
Margaret Allen is 2019 Thorson Award Honoree
Margaret R. Allen of the National Center for State Courts was announced as the 2019 Karen Thorson Award winner at NASJE’s Annual Conference in October in Denver. The Thorson award goes to a NASJE member who has made a significant contribution to both NASJE and judicial branch education nationally and is NASJE’s highest recognition of excellence and contributions to the field of judicial branch education. The award’s eponym, Ms. Karen Thorson, was the first recipient in 2012.
VIDEO: Jim Drennan receives Thorson Award
James “Jim” Drennan echoes the qualities honored by the Karen Thorson Award through his forty-year University of North Carolina School of Government career that started in 1974, and through his contributions to NASJE. Current NASJE communications committee chair Lynne Alexander sat down with the Jim for a short discussion about judicial education.
2012 Boston Conference
August 5-8, 2012Boston, MassachusettsSeaport Hotel, 1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA 02210 The theme this year is Challenges and Opportunities: Maintaining Excellence in Judicial Branch Education in Difficult Times. The conference will be held at the Seaport Hotel in historic Boston’s waterfront district. David Kolb, a leader in adult education theory and experiential learning, leads off a dynamic educational program […]
2014 Chicago Conference
The 2014 NASJE Annual Conference was in Chicago, Illinois, August 3-6, 2014, at the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago. The Room Block Cut-Off Date at the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago is July 18, 2014. The Nightly Conference Room Rate is $155 plus tax. Conference topics will include: the Fundamentals course; NASJE Curriculum Designs; Diversity Education; Leadership & Court Staff […]
2016 Burlington Vermont Conference
NASJE’s Annual Conference, Changing Perspectives in Judicial Branch Education: Re-Engage, Rethink, Renew, September 25-28, in beautiful Burlington, Vermont. The Annual Conference Committee has planned an excellent array of educational sessions, including: The 2016 Conference Schedule has a full list of sessions and speakers. Please note that there are educational sessions on Sunday for both newer and experienced judicial […]
2019 Denver Conference
Mark your calendars for the 2019 NASJE Conference – Conquering Mountains Together: Achieving New Heights in Judicial Education – to be held in colorful Colorado, October 18-21, 2019. The conference will be over the weekend, allowing you to maximize your experience in the lively city of Denver! Who Should Attend? The National Association for State […]