This award is presented to a person in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area who has substantially contributed to the furtherance of the goals of alternative dispute resolution (mediation and arbitration) to resolve legal conflicts. If a recipient is selected, the award will be presented at the Presidential Holiday Honors celebration on December 3.

CLICK HERE to fill out the nomination form by October 16.

2025-2026 Award Winners

Hon. Martin P. Welch

Past Award Recipients

Hon. Edward J. Angeletti
Michael I. Gordon, Esq.
Hon. Clifton J. Gordy, Jr.
Quinton M. Herbert
Hon. Joseph H.H. Kaplan
Hon. John P. Miller
James W. Motsay, Esq.
Alvin Sellman, Esq.
Louise Phipps Senft, Esq.
Jeff Trueman, Esq.
Hon. Pamila J. White