Nomination Deadline is April 6 for Catherine D. Kimball Award The nomination deadline is Monday, April 6 for the LSBA Catherine D. Kimball Award for Advancement of the Administration of Justice. This annual award was established to honor Catherine D. Kimball, the first woman to serve as chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Catherine D. Kimball Award is open to both attorneys and judges who have conducted exceptional outreach activities that support the goals and purposes of the judicial branch. These activities may include (but are not limited to): Improving services to those who use the Louisiana court system including jurors, witnesses, litigants, attorneys, and defendants Improving court facilities Enhancing services to pro-se litigants Producing materials for public education Facilitating access to the courts Improving accountability Hosting conferences, meetings, or other outreach efforts that facilitate the exchange of ideas and encourage collegiality within the judicial branch The award will be presented at the LSBA Annual Meeting in June. In addition to the recipient receiving an individual award, a larger plaque is displayed at the Louisiana Supreme Court to list new recipients of the award. Click here to download the LSBA Catherine D. Kimball Award Nomination Form.