The Rickert Awards are the most prestigious awards conferred upon students at the University of Illinois College of Law and recognize excellence in student achievement. The Rickert Awards Program was established in the fall of 1976 and was named in memory of Joseph W. Rickert, a distinguished lawyer who practiced law in southern Illinois for many years. The Rickert gift paved the way for the College of Law to recognize outstanding third-year law students for their achievements.  

Congratulations to the 2016 Rickert Award recipients:

Excellence in Academic Achievement

• Kristen Bradley
• Heidi Brady
• Fang Bu
• Jennifer Eldridge
• Elizabeth Farrington
• Tara Feld
• Benjamin Ganellen
• Ismail Kuru
• Amber Polk 
• Kaitlin Straker

Excellence in Advocacy

• Elizabeth Farrington
• Morgan Farrington
• Richard Francisco
• Steven Hurbis
• Elizabeth Martin
• DaWanna McCray
• Lucas Rael
• Allyson Towers

Excellence in Legal Writing

• Heidi Brady
• Fernando Diaz
• Ashley Dus
• Anna Gotfryd
• Daniel Latona
• Timothy Loftus
• Scott Vail
• Jeffrey Zohn

Excellence in Service

• Joseph Bond
• Hannah Brennan
• Emily Dory
• Ashley Dus
• Alexandra Gecas
• Anna Gotfryd
• Tricia Halstead
• Catrina Miksis