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Awards of Excellence
The IDC is very fortunate to have a large corps of talented, committed volunteers. We are very proud of the work they do for the defense bar and the association. Congratulations to the 2009 Award Winners! To view previous award winners, follow this link.
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Distinguished Member Award
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The Illinois Association of Defense Trial Council (IDC) has named Barbara Fritsche of Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. in Jacksonville as its 2009 Distinguished Member for her tireless service to the association and its members. (More)
At left: Barbara Fritsche and President Gregory L. Cochran
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Willis R. Tribler, founding partner of the Chicago law firm of Tribler Orpett & Meyer, P.C., was also recognized with the 2009 Distinguished Member Award from the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel for his nearly four decades of service to the IDC. (More)
At left: President-Elect Rick L. Hammond, 1984-1985 President Willis R. Tribler and President Gregory L. Cochran
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President's Award
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C. Wm. Busse, Jr. of the Chicago firm Busse, Busse & Grasse, P.C. has been named the 2009 IDC President's Award recipient. Mr. Busse was selected by 2008-2009 IDC President Gregory L. Cochran for his invaluable service to the civil defense bar in Illiniois. (More)
At left: C. Wm. Busse, Jr. and President Gregory L. Cochran.
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Rising Star Award
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The defense attorney selected as our 2009 Rising Star, Patrick W. Stufflebeam of HeplerBroom, LLC, exemplifies the very spirit of the IDC with his dedication to the law, his belief in a system of justice that is fair for all, and his willingness to reach out to those in need of assistance. (More)
At left: President Gregory L. Cochran, Patrick W. Stufflebeam and President-Elect Rick L. Hammond.
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Volunteer of the Year
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The IDC thrives thanks to the efforts of our many volunteers who keep this association alive and growing. This year, the IDC recognized the outstanding contributions of Al J. Pranaitis of Hoagland, Fitzgerald, Smith & Pranaitis in Alton for is commitment to excellence while serving as the Editor in Chief of the IDC Quarterly. (More)
At left: IDC Executive Director Sandra J. Wulf, Al J. Pranaitis and President Gregory L. Cochran.
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We invite you to take a minute to Nominate a Fellow Member for the Distinguished Member Award and the Rising Star Award. Nominations can be made by following this link.
Peer Recognition
Being recognized by one’s peers is the ultimate compliment. Who, but your peers know better the effort that has been expended to ensure a job well done? IDC’s Awards of Excellence recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our members.
Awards Ceremony
Award recipients will be recognized at the IDC Awards Banquet. All nominees, firm colleagues as well as those who submit nomination forms are encouraged to attend to recognize the contribution that the recipient has made to the IDC and the practice of law.
In addition to being recognized at the Awards Banquet, all award recipients will be featured in the IDC Quarterly, Association Brief and on the IDC website. We will also alert local media outlets of the awards and their recipients.
Awards Selection
Any IDC member may submit nominations. Our selection committee will review the nomination forms for all nominees and will select a winner. The committee reserves the right to withhold an award in a category if no entry in that category merits recognition.
Distinguished Member Award
The IDC Distinguished Member Award is a reflection of outstanding leadership and involvement in the association. Individuals nominated for this award are those who have contributed to the IDC in many capacities and exemplify the best in the practice of law by continually bringing credit to the profession, the law and the association.
Nominees must:
- Be current IDC members.
- Have a minimum of seven years experience practicing law.
- Have been actively involved in making contributions to the IDC and/or DRI.
- Have made significant contributions to activities outside the practice of law.
Any member of the IDC may submit a nomination for this award, but may nominate only one person.
Rising Star
The IDC Rising Star award is presented to a member of IDC who has demonstrated involvement and commitment to the defense bar and the association. This individual has exhibited exemplary performance in the practice of law.
Nominees must:
- Be current IDC members.
- Have practiced law for at least one, but not more than 10 years.
- Demonstrate exemplary performance of duties and responsibilities as an attorney.
- Have been involved with other significant or noteworthy projects resulting in positive impact on and dedication to the practice of law.
Any member of the IDC may submit a nomination for this award, but may nominate only one person.
In addition to the Distinguished Member Award and the Rising Star Award, we will also present the following awards:
President's Award
The President’s Award is given in recognition of exceptional service, dedication and significant contributions to the IDC and its President. This award is given at the discretion of the current president.
Meritorious Service
To recognize those who have served with distinction on the IDC Board of Directors, as IDC Quarterly Editor in Chief or as Committee Chairs, the IDC will present the Meritorious Service Award.
President’s Commendation
The time and energy that our Event Committee Chairs put into our events is staggering. IDC could not present quality educational programs without their tireless work. The President’s Commendation is presented in recognition and gratitude for the service of these individuals.
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the IDC. We could not publish the IDC Quarterly, present educational programs nor claim to be the Voice of the Defense Bar in Illinois without our volunteers. The Volunteer of the Year, as selected by the IDC Executive Director, is an individual who has gone above and beyond in volunteering for the association.
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