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ST. PAUL, MN (July 5, 2001) - Nominations are being accepted for the fifth annual Minnesota District Judges Association Judicial Awards.

The awards, which will be given at the Minnesota District Judges Association Fall Conference Sept. 4-7, 2001, will recognize the efforts of judges who have provided outstanding service inside and outside the judicial system.

Nominations will be kept anonymous and may be made by judges, court staff, lawyers and the public in accordance with the following criteria:

Award #1 is for a judge who has distinguished himself or herself by/through:

• Active membership in the Minnesota District Judges Association;
• Contributing to the improvement of the judicial system;
• Service as a trial judge (not necessarily length of service);
• Promoting judicial efficiency.

Award #2 is for a judge who has distinguished himself or herself by/through:

• Active membership in the Minnesota District Judges Association;
• Showing or performing outstanding service to the community.

The nomination deadline is Aug. 25, 2001.  Nominations should be no longer than two, double-spaced typewritten pages submitted t

            Carol M. Solberg

            MN District Judges Association

            73 Spruce Street

            Mahtomedi, MN 55115

A committee of three retired judges will serve on the selection committee.