Dallas Association of Young Lawyers  
Liberty Bell Award

The Liberty Bell Award recognizes an outstanding non-lawyer who has made a selfless contribution to the community that strengthens the effectiveness of the American system of justice. The categories of community service to be considered include activities that (1) promote a better understanding of our form of government, especially the Bill of Rights; (2) encourage greater respect for the law and the courts; (3) stimulate a deeper sense of individual responsibility; (4) contribute to the effective functioning of our institutes of government; and (5) instill  a better understanding and appreciation of the rule of law. Non-lawyers of any age are eligible to receive this award.

The deadline to nominate someone for the Liberty Bell Award is  March 5, 2010.  Please send your nominations and other information for consideration to Penelope Blackwell or contact Penny at 214.665.3661. A nomination form can be found here.

2009
Dr. Rick Halperin - SMU Human Rights Education Program
2008
Renee Breazeale - New Life Opportunities
2007
Joyce Ann Brown - Mothers for Advancement of Social Systems
2006
Reverend Bruce Buchanan - The Stew Pot
2005
Beverly Levy - Dallas CASA
2004
Linda Camin - Participation in programs that directly impacted Texas legislation
2003
Mitchell Harris - North Dallas High School Teacher
2002
Florence Shapiro - Texas State Senator
2001
Jan Langbein - Genesis Women`s Shelter
2000
Patricia Ransone - Dallas County Domestic Violence Task Force Court Partnership
1999
Kathleen Vincent - YMCA Youth and Government Program
1998
Rebecca R. Neeley - Dallas CASA
1997
Patsy Day - Victim`s Outreach
1996
Lt. Ben Click - Dallas Police Department
* 1995
Judy Yarbro - Dallas Bar Association Mock Trial Coordinator
1994
Clare Barlow-Roffino
* 1993
Truman Thomas
1992
Tracy Rowlett
1991
Lt. Bill Walsh
1990
Dene Broders
1989
Amelia Johnson
* 1988
Vanna Slaughter
1987
Ned Rollo
1983
Bill Melton
* 1972
James C. Lehrer
* 1970
H. Ross Perot
* 1969
John McKee
* 1968
Eric Jonsson


* Also Won Statewide Award.