13th Annual

William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence

2008

Nominating Process

Candidate Must Meet The Following Criteria:

• Currently holds a judicial office

• Has significant experience serving state courts of appellate, general, limited, or special jurisdiction

• Demonstrates promotion and implementation of innovation in the management of state courts

• Provides leadership at the national and/or state level to improve state justice systems

Nominations may be submitted by members the NCSC Board, Advisory Committees, or members of associations for which NCSC serves as secretariat.

The Following Information Must Accompany Each Nomination:

• Letter outlining how the nominee meets the award criteria

• Résumé for the candidate (including work contact information)

• Two additional letters of reference (these references do not have to be by a member of associations served by NCSC)

• Any other supporting letters or documentation

Selection Process

Once nominations are closed, the NCSC President's Office will provide names of the nominees, background materials, and the names of the individuals submitting the nominations to all members of the selection committee.  After careful review, one nominee is selected.

Selection Process

The Governance and Nominations Committee of the NCSC Board of Directors serves as the selection committee for this award with the advice and consent of the Chief Justice of the United States.