The Janice M. Holder Award seeks to recognize a professional whose work in private practice, corporate practice, public service or other social service has made significant contributions in advancing the quality of justice statewide by ensuring the legal system is open and available to all. This award is intended for professionals not focused on daily legal aid advocacy. This Access to Justice Award is named in honor of Justice Janice M. Holder who personifies the qualities that this Award recognizes. She served as the first female chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court, is a passionate leader in Tennessee's Access to Justice Initiative, a courageous champion of the rights of the historically marginalized, and a dedicated servant to the people of this state.
UP TO THREE additional supporting nomination letters by individuals or programs, or documents highlighting the nominee's work can be submitted. Please email this documentation to Laura Brown at
lbrown@tals.org. Nominations and all support material are due by June 30, 2023.