Maryland Bar Foundation awards recognize the individuals whose lives and work are shaping the future of our profession. Award winners represent the best of what it means to be a legal professional, in the same way that their namesakes do.
Award Nominations Now Closed
Nominations for the 2025-2026 Awards Cycle have closed. Join us at the Maryland Bar Foundation Annual Meeting in Ocean City, MD on June 11, 2026 to celebrate the winners.
Presented to attorneys who embody professionalism, civility, integrity, compassion, & commitment to public service.
Presented to government or public interest lawyers who selflessly serve the public good & further the goals of better government & societal standards.
Presented to lawyers and legal professionals who demonstrate outstanding leadership in working to improve government & the administration of justice.
Each year, the Maryland Bar Foundation offers the Legal Excellence Awards to honor members of the legal community.
This award celebrates a program or service that exemplifies creative thinking, efficient execution, and meaningful outcomes for the legal community and beyond.
This award recognizes a Maryland Bar Foundation Fellow who demonstrates commitment to the ideals of the Foundation.