2023 Bay dt ge:vik a'hanja Wellness Court Advocate Award
Nomination Letters Due: Friday, May 26, 2023
Now seeking nominations for the Wellness Court Bay dt ge:vik a’hanja Advocate Award. Bay dt ge:vik a’hanja is Hualapai and means “All of us be well”, in honor of Hon. Joseph Flies-Away, a groundbreaking leader and advocate for community healing and Wellness Courts. The Bay dt ge:vik a’hanja Advocate Award was conceived to identify and honor Wellness Court practitioners who have been instrumental in the success of their court, and thereby in the healing and restoration of their community.
Please consider nominating a Healing to Wellness Court team member who exemplifies the tenants of restorative justice and healing as evidenced by their dedication to the Wellness Court team and participants. Team members may include the judge, coordinator, case manager, community supervision officer, treatment provider, cultural adviser, child welfare representative, or other position.
Nomination Letter
Please email: Wellness@TLPI.org with the following information:
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How long the nominee has worked in the organization/court
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How they are regarded by their fellow team members and by participants
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How they have contributed to the advancement of the organization/court
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Background on the nominee, including their position outside of the Wellness Court, if any, and prior experience
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Any other considerations for why they are deserving of the award
2021
Robert Mann
Ho-Chunk Nation Judiciary Healing to Wellness Court
2019
Rhonda Decontie
Clerk of Courts & Cultural Advisor, Penobscot Nation Tribal Court
2020
Byram Beckstead
Chief Prosecutor, Shoshone Bannock Tribes
2019
Leah Parrish
Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator, Bay Mills Indian Community
2022
Rosemary Manrique
Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator, Santa Ana Pueblo
2021
Joan Johnson
Program Manager, Fort Belknap Youth Tribal Court
2022
Hon. Richard Blake
Chief Tribal Judge, Hoopa Valley Tribe
2021
Alyssa Harrold
Specialty Court Manager and Probation Office, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians