HAGÅTÑA (The Guam Daily Post) — The Judiciary of Guam is accepting nominations for the 2024 Hustisia Award from now until April 5.
The Judiciary is seeking individuals or organizations that have made a “significant contribution to improving the administration of justice and good government,” according to a press release regarding the annual award.
“Every year, as part of its Law Month celebration, the Judiciary honors those who’ve gone above and beyond to advance the cause of justice,” said Chief Justice Robert Torres. “These individuals demonstrate a deep and abiding commitment to the rule and role of law, and our island is a better place because of their service.”
The selection committee will consider nominees under the following criteria:
• Fostered building public support for the Judiciary.
• Promoted respect for the law and understanding of the judicial system.
• Encouraged civic responsibility and service.
• Volunteered time and talents to the court in serving the people of Guam.
Nominations should include a statement about the nominee (limit 250 words). Submit nominations by April 5 to Sarah Elmore-Hernandez, director of Policy Planning & Community Relations, via email at sehernandez@guamcourts.gov.
According to Post files, the recipient of the 2023 Hustisia Award was the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. It was recognized for “strengthening the mental health” of the people of Guam, Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero said during the award ceremony last year.
Past Hustisia Award recipients include retired Judge Elizabeth Barrett-Anderson (2022); retired Magistrate Judge Joaquin V.E. Manibusan Jr. (2021); retired Chief Justice Peter C. Siguenza (posthumous) (2020); Guam Chamber of Commerce (2019); Erica’s House, Soroptimist International of Guam and Soroptimist International of the Marianas (2018); Inafa’Maolek (2017); Public Defender Service Corp. (2016); former Sen. Pilar Cruz Lujan (2015); Attorney Joaquin C. Arriola Sr. (2014); former Chief Justice Benjamin J.F. Cruz (2013); Judge Richard H. Benson (2012); Alee Shelter Program Director Sister Mary Brigid Perez, RSM (2011); retired District Court of Guam Judge Cristobal C. Duenas (posthumous) (2010); retired Supreme Court of Guam Justice Janet Healy Weeks (2009); and the Armed Forces of the United States (2008).
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is presented with the 2023 Hustisia Award May 9, 2023, at the Superior Court of Guam in Hagåtña.
