Chief Justice Announces Winners of 2019 Civic Learning Awards

February 28, 2019

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced today the recipients of the 2018-2019 Civic Learning Awards to 92 schools, the most award recipients in the program’s history.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Civics/Power of Democracy

“We’re building strength instead of wagging a finger.”

September 18, 2018

A Q&A with Steve Binder, a 2018 Distinguished Service Award recipient from San Diego whose innovative court model started a nationwide movement.

Categories: Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts, Sentencing, Corrections, Criminal Justice Reform

Judicial Council Announces 2018 Distinguished Service Awards

July 20, 2018

The Judicial Council presented its 2018 Distinguished Service Award, the highest honors given by the state court system’s governing body.

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Los Angeles and San Diego County Schools Receive Top Awards for Their Civic Education Programs

February 21, 2018

Over 70 California public schools from throughout the state also honored by this year’s Civic Learning Awards, co-sponsored by Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Civics/Power of Democracy

Self-Help Center Paralegal Receives Family Law Award

August 11, 2017

A paralegal in Los Angeles County Superior Court's self-help center receives recognition for her commitment to service.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, Children and Families

2017 Distinguished Service Award Recipients

July 28, 2017

The Judicial Council names five recipients of its Distinguished Service Awards.

Categories: Judicial Council

Schools Noted for Civic Learning Visited by Chief Justice

May 02, 2017

Three schools received a visit from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye as recipients of the Civic Learning Award of Excellence.

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, Civics/Power of Democracy

Chief Justice Invites Civic Learning Award Applications

September 22, 2016

Applications are now available online for the 2016-17 Civic Learning Awards.

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Judicial Branch Civic Learning Partner Tapped for Presidential Award

August 16, 2016

Brawley Union High School teacher is recognized for his civic learning program.

Categories: Civics/Power of Democracy

2016 Distinguished Service Awards

July 29, 2016

The Judicial Council presented its 2016 Distinguished Service Award, the highest honors given by the state court system’s governing body. Now in its 23rd year, the award recognizes those who have demonstrated...

Categories: Judicial Council, CA Superior Courts

Los Angeles Court Executive Receives Top Award

July 08, 2016

Sherri R. Carter, Los Angeles Superior Court Executive Officer and Clerk of Court, is the recipient of the 2016 National Center for State Courts Distinguished Service Award.

Categories: CA Superior Courts, Judicial Council

Justice Judith McConnell Honored for Work in Civic Education

April 29, 2016

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has selected Administrative Presiding Justice Judith D. McConnell, Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District for the Chief Justice's Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership for her outstanding work in civic...

Categories: Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, CA Courts of Appeal, Civics/Power of Democracy

Chief Justice Recognized for Public Service

April 25, 2016

Distinguished Judicial Service Award Chief Justice of California Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye is receiving the 2016 Brody Distinguished Judicial Service award at Maine's Colby College today. The award honors the work of a former Maine U.S. District Court judge...

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Record Number of Civic Learning Awards Announced

March 11, 2016

School participation in the civic learning award sponsored by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has dramatically increased this year.

Categories: Civics/Power of Democracy, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

2016 Civic Learning Award Winners Announced

March 01, 2016

SACRAMENTO—Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced nine winners of the Civic Learning Award for 2015–2016. The awards, now in their fourth year, were created to celebrate public...

Categories: Civics/Power of Democracy, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye