The Franciscan St. Margaret Health Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) program was among ten (10) programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Services Awards, a national program sponsored by Jackson Healthcare. Judge Diane K. Schneider, Lake Superior Court, Civil Division #7, is highly involved with this program. A recipient of grant funding … [Read more...] about VASIA announced as a ‘Program of Excellence’, Judge Schneider honored
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Judge Gregory Horn receives award from Arc of Indiana
The Arc of Indiana honored Judge Gregory Horn, Wayne County Superior Court, with The Arc’s Community Involvement Award at their annual Appreciation Luncheon on December 4, 2015 for his support and dedication to guardianship services for people with disabilities in east central Indiana. Judge Horn’s efforts to initiate a county-wide guardianship program date back to 2009, when he called together other judges, att … [Read more...] about Judge Gregory Horn receives award from Arc of Indiana
Judge Michael G. Gotsch Sr. honored with ISBA Outstanding Judge Award
St. Joseph Circuit Court Judge Michael G. Gotsch Sr. was selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Judge Award from the Indiana State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Young Lawyers Section. The award was presented at the ISBA’s annual meeting in French Lick. Judge Gotsch was appointed to the St. Joseph Circuit Court by Gov. Joe Kernan in 2004, and was elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2010. Previously, he served as chief … [Read more...] about Judge Michael G. Gotsch Sr. honored with ISBA Outstanding Judge Award
Justice David receives national award for work with children
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Steve H. David recently received national recognition for his work with children in court. Justice David was presented with the Annie E. Casey Foundation Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) Distinguished System Leadership Award. He accepted the award on behalf of the Court family saying, “My role is easy when you have the talented team that we have in Indiana.” JDAI aims to … [Read more...] about Justice David receives national award for work with children
Judge Wentworth receives award of excellence for Pro Bono service
Members of the Indiana Bar Foundation and the Indiana Pro Bono Commission selected the Honorable Martha B. Wentworth, Judge, Indiana Tax Court for the Randall T. Shepard Excellence in Pro Bono Award, the highest award given for a career of pro bono service. Judge Wentworth is the immediate past chair of the Indiana Pro Bono Commission serving from 2012-2015. She dedicated herself as chair to understanding and … [Read more...] about Judge Wentworth receives award of excellence for Pro Bono service