The American Bar Association on Wednesday announced the 29 finalists for the 2022 Silver Gavel Awards for Media and the Arts, which recognize outstanding work that fosters the American public’s understanding of law and the legal system. This is the ABA’s highest honor in recognition of this purpose.
“We are so pleased to announce these impressive finalists in all nine award categories,” said Sharon Stern Gerstman, chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Gavel Awards. “Thank you to the Gavel Awards Screening Committee for their selections, and congratulations to all of the finalists for their excellent work.”
Among the finalists are WXYZ Channel 7’s Heather Catallo, investigative reporter; Kimberly Craig, reporter; and Johnny Sartin Jr. and John Ciolino, videographers, for “Probate Problems: Reforming Michigan's Guardianship Laws” in the television category.
The winners will be announced on May 18. No more than one Silver Gavel is presented in each category. Honorable Mentions are also recognized, but awards are not presented in every category every year.
The ABA Gavel Awards Screening Committee of 50 professionals with wide ranges of legal and media expertise, including lawyer-members of the ABA, selected the 29 finalists from 176 entries received in all eligible categories, which include books, commentaries, documentaries, drama and literature, magazines, multimedia, newspapers, radio, and television.
Selection criteria include how the entry addresses the Silver Gavel Awards’ purpose and objectives; educational value of legal information; impact on, or outreach to, the public; thoroughness and accuracy in presentation of issues; creativity and originality in approach to subject matter and effectiveness of presentation; and demonstrated technical skill in the entry’s production.
The ABA has presented these awards each year since 1958. The 18-member ABA Standing Committee on Gavel Awards makes the final award decisions. ABA President Reginald Turner will present Silver Gavels and Honorable Mentions on July 12 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
“We are excited to be returning to the National Press Club for our presentation program,” said Gerstman. “The enthusiasm of the live ceremony and the spirit of the awardees inspire all who attend.”
To view the list of all the Silver Gavel Awards finalists, visit www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/programs/silver_gavel.
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