Justice Awards

The annual Justice Awards recognise the contributions individuals have made to improving access to justice, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people in NSW.

The Justice Awards nominees have been officially announced and bookings to attend the Awards presentation and dinner are now open.

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Thursday 14 October
6pm for a 6.30pm start
Strangers Dining Room, Parliament House, Macquarie Street Sydney

Dress: Lounge Suit

To be hosted by: Richard Glover

The 2010 Law and Justice Address: The Hon. Susan Ryan AO

Please book early, places fill quickly.

The Nominees:

Justice Medal

Presented by the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW

Josie Gregory
Kerry Cassells
Yanfang (Fiona) Zhou
Catherine Peek
Father Chris Riley
Meredith Osborne
Chris Hartley
Rachael Martin
Jenny Bargen
Cathy Want

Law and Justice Volunteer Award

Sponsored by the NSW Bar Association

Colleen Pearsall & Dorothy Burns — Volunteers in Policing (VIP) at Grafton
Jill Edmonds
Estrella McKinnon
David Peachey, Nathan Merritt, Beau Champion, Chris Sandow, Jaiman Lowe, Rhys Wesser from Souths Cares
Vicki Geraghty

Aboriginal Justice Award

Sponsored by the Department of Justice and Attorney General

Mount Druitt Aboriginal Community Justice Group
Kristine Braddick, Michele Wellington, Donna Castagna, Bianca Perry and Angela Lonesborough from Waminda Women's Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation
Roy ‘Dootch’ Kennedy
Colin Gale
Gerry Moore
Jill Jessop
Paul Teerman

Pro Bono Partnership Award

Sponsored by the National Pro Bono Resource Centre

Wauchope Neighbourhood Centre with JM Glass Solicitors
Wyong Neighbourhood Centre with Gilbert + Tobin
Sydney Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service with Gilbert + Tobin
Lou’s Place with Blake Dawson
Sydney Women’s Counselling Service with Adams and Partners
Homeless Person’s Legal Service with their 20+ partners
Nambucca Heads Local Aboriginal Land Council and Unkya Local Aboriginal Land Council with Allens Arthur Robinson
CLSD Program — Central and Far West Regions with Blake Dawson

Other Awards to be presented: