Stephanie Volkmer, Project Coordinator for the Nebraska Court Improvement Project (CIP), was critical in arranging the Nebraska CIP Children's Summit. She organized over 90 presenters for 50 breakout sessions and registered more than 400 participants. Her attention to detail is invaluable to the CIP team and Summit Advisory Committee.

Thank you, Stephanie, for your determination and dedication in coordinating a successful Summit where those who attended gained valuable insights.

To celebrate Law Day, the Justices of the Nebraska Supreme Court will create a courtroom on the stage of O'Neill High School on Thursday, April 27, 2023, for an oral argument session. This visit will be the first time the Court holds arguments in O'Neill, making it a unique community experience.

Papillion-La Vista Senior High School hosted oral arguments at the school on the afternoon of March 29, 2023. The event served as a homecoming of sorts for the Chief Justice, who taught at the school for three years beginning in 1969, and for Judge Robert O’Neal who attended the school and continued for many years to volunteer with the Monarchs Mock Trial Team.

Awarded to: District 9 Adult Probation Team: Jeri Brown, Isaac Obermiller, Jodi Wilke, Mary Shultheis, Jennifer Dozler, Tim Williams, Shawn Maloley, Tina Wilson, Madison Sanford, Casey Weekley, Shawn Anderson, Denise Stark, William Murray, Tamara Amesbury, Callie Eddie, Julie Jones, and Shayla Foster – Buffalo County Adult Probation Office

On March 15, Chief Justice Heavican proclaimed the week of March 20-24, 2023 as Trial Court Week, urging Nebraskans to celebrate the important role that local courts and their personnel play in providing access to the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems. Catch up with the proclamation ceremony on the latest episode of Your Judicial Branch.

Awarded to: Amoreena Brady, Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation Juvenile Services - Lancaster County

Recipients of the innovation award are recognized for their contribution of effectiveness, efficiency, or economy of Nebraska Judicial System operations.

Awarded to: John Friend, Douglas County District Court  

The Marjorie Schaffer Memorial Award recognizes commendable performance by a clerk of a district court. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership, effective guidance of change, achievement of sustainable results, or strength in coaching and mentoring.

Catch Chief Justice Heavican's State of the Judiciary address in your podcast feed by subscribing to Your Nebraska Judicial Branch. Available on all major podcast platforms, or on the web at: https://nejudicial.buzzsprout.com/.

Nebraska Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican will announce the celebration of Trial Court Week during a proclamation signing in the Supreme Court courtroom at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The ceremony will kick off Trial Court Week celebrations occurring throughout the Judicial Branch during the week of March 20-24, 2023.

Awarded to: Kurt Stevens, Dawson County Probation 

The Bob Keller Memorial Award recognizes exceptional performance by a probation supervisor. Recipients exhibit exemplary leadership, effective guidance of change, achievement of sustainable results, or strength in coaching and mentoring.