Every year, the Maricopa Chapter of AWLA honors a person for their extraordinary contributions in supporting the goals of AWLA as well as the advancement of women in the legal profession. Every year since 1994 the honoree is celebrated at the Wine and Cheese Reception.
In 2015, the Maricopa Chapter was thrilled to receive permission from the Honorable Ruth V. McGregor to name the award in her honor. Chief Justice McGregor was the second female justice on the Arizona Supreme Court and eventually, Chief Justice. She continues to serve as a leader and inspiration to women in the law. Thus, the Ruth V. McGregor Award befits the exceptional individuals who promote the mission of AWLA.
Recipients:
1994 - Honorable Thomas Tang
1995 - Honorable R. Kimball Rose
1996 - Honorable Susan A. Ehrlich,
Honorable Sarah Grant, &
Honorable Ruth V. McGregor (CoA)
1997 - Honorable Mary M. Schroeder
1998 - Justice Ruth V. McGregor (AZ Sup. Ct)
1999 - Honorable Roslyn O. Silver
2000 - Honorable Jane Dee Hull
2001 - Patricia White (Dean ASU), &
Toni M. Massaro (Dean UofA)
2002 - Justice Rebecca White Berch
2003 - Honorable Janet Napolitano
2004 - Justice Ann Scott Timmer
2005 - Honorable Sarah Sharer Curley
2006 - Helen Perry Grimwood
2007 - Honorable Mary M. Schroeder
2008 - Honorable Susan Ritchie Bolton
2009 - Honorable Donn G. Kessler
2010 - Honorable Patricia K. Norris
2011 - Honorable Patricia A. Orozco
2012 - Honorable Diane M. Johnsen
2013 - Honorable Roxanne Song Ong
2014 - Honorable Margaret H. Downie
2015 - Lynda C. Shely
2016 - Diane L. Drain
2017 - Honorable Connie C. Contes
2018 - Lisa S.K. Loo
2019 - Paige A. Martin
2022 - Honorable Eileen S. Willett
2023 - Hon. Carol Scott Berry, Ret.