Sep
07
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).
Category: Karen Thorson Award
Jun
29
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 Read more
May
08
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 Read more
May
28
Thomas N. Langhorne Reaches New Heights in NASJE
The 2019-2021 National Association of State Judicial Educators’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2021 recipient of the Karen Thorson Award. By unanimous vote, Thomas N. Langhorne (Tom) will be our 2021 Karen Thorson Awardee. As you know, Read more
Nov
01
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.
Jun
09
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.
Feb
17
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.
Nov
04
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.
Dec
04
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).
Jun
16
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).
Sep
09
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.
Jun
18
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.
Aug
05
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.