2010 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:
- The Law Society President’s Award
- Community Legal Centres NSW Award
- LIAC Centre of Excellence Award
