The Arthur W. Machen, Jr. Award is presented to an attorney in private practice who has rendered extraordinary public service by providing legal representation to the poor or by improving the delivery of legal services in Maryland.

The Benjamin L. Cardin Distinguished Service Award is presented to an outstanding public interest lawyer who is regularly involved in providing, promoting or managing civil legal services to the poor.

The William L. Marbury Outstanding Advocate Award was created to recognize a non-attorney who has demonstrated outstanding service in Maryland representing the rights and legal needs of the poor or by expanding access to justice for such persons.

The Herbert S. Garten Public Citizen Award is presented to an entity or organization (not regularly engaged in the delivery of legal services to low-income persones) that has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to increase access to justice for the poor in Maryland.

The Robert M. Bell Medal for Access to Justice, created in 2004, honors members of the bench or bar who have displayed an extraordinary commitment to furthering access to justice for the poor. This award, MLSC’s highest honor, is not solicited and will be given only when warranted.

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