Awarded to: Linda Smith, Clerk Magistrate, District 11 - Hitchcock County

Exemplary performance by a County Court Clerk Magistrate is acknowledged through the Outstanding Clerk Magistrate Award. The honor is presented to those with a record of exceptional efficiency, superior performance, and dedication beyond standard expectations. 

Linda Smith received the outstanding clerk magistrate award based on her dedication and devotion to the job of Clerk Magistrate and her handling of ongoing tasks with calm professionalism.  In addition, she volunteers day and evening hours serving as secretary to her local ‘Eyes of the Child Team’ and worked to perfect the process of collecting fines and fees through the court texting program.