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. 

Excellence in Academic Achievement

Deepthika Appuhamy
James Borrasso
John-Francis Flynn
Adam Janes
Roman Perchyts
Samuel Quast
Andrew Stoker
Gabriela Zamfir

Excellence in Advocacy

Arthur Haynes
Julie Holdener
Meghan McCarthy
Jani Mikel
Benjamin Paulsen
Dominique Ritvo
Patrick Tipton
Samuel Zuidema

Excellence in Legal Writing

Andrea Carlson
Meriem El-Khattabi
Max Heckendorn
Jonathan Kim
Shannon Kitzer
Theodore Kontopoulos
Morgan Schumann
Samuel Zuidema

Excellence in Service

Loren Jones
Nicole Joseph
Kamron Kompani
Benjamin Paulsen
Dominique Ritvo
Philip Sailer
Abigail Van Hook
Gabriela Zamfir