Established in 2024, The Hon. Edward M. Ginsburg Award recognizes a retired judge who served honorably on the bench and then in retirement made a significant contribution as a volunteer to the administration of justice.
Any retired member of the state or federal judiciary in Massachusetts is eligible to be nominated. The criteria for the award are:
• Nominations must be made by a sitting or retired judge.
• Nominees must be retired Massachusetts state or federal court judges, including magistrate judges.
• Selection Committee members are not eligible to be nominated.
• It is not required to notify your nominee that they are being considered for this award.
• Individual judges may make more than one nomination.
Award Selection Committee Members:
Hon. Jennifer L. Ginsburg (Chair)
Hon. Peter W. Agnes, Jr. (Ret.)
Hon. Paul A. Chernoff (Ret.) (Deceased)
Hon. Paul C. Dawley (Ret.)
Hon. Wilbur P. Edwards, Jr. (Ret.)
Hon. Martha P. Grace (Ret.)
Hon. David G. Sacks (Ret.)
Hon. Mary Anne Sahagian (Ret.)
Hon. Karyn F. Scheier (Ret.)
Hon. Richard A. Simons
Do you know a retired judge who should be recognized? We will be accepting nominations again in 2025. Please check back or email us for additional information.
Award Recipients
2024 – Hon. John C. Cratsley (Ret.)
