“For Effective Teamwork & Utilizing Best Practice Standards to Save Souls”

Judge Reyes is known for his passion and enthusiasm for specialty courts.  To Judge Reyes, specialty courts are not only about saving lives but about saving souls.  Anyone who ever heard one of Judge Reyes' presentations is familiar with his saying:  Good intentions are not enough.  The desire to help those addicted mandates the use of best practice standards -- because the work of saving souls is too important.

And while the Judge may be the face of the specialty court, the Judge knows they must surround themselves with a great team.  In fact, the specialty court idea is built on the team concept.  An ineffective team results in an ineffective specialty court.  Each team member contributes to the success of the specialty court.

This award, established in 2017, recognizes an outstanding specialty court team who epitomizes the idea that good intentions are not enough and reflects Judge Reyes' examples of passion and expertise.

Nomination form is due by January 6, 2025.

Questions and supporting documents can be sent to Amber Gregory at agregory@shsu.edu.