At the heart of every successful probate court is a dedicated judge. The Michigan Guardianship Association honors the outstanding contributions of a judge who has furthered the best interests of legally incapacitated individual through support of the Michigan Guardianship Association.

The Nomination instruction and form are provided via the buttons below.

Please note that all submission are due by: Monday, September 1st

 

Eligibility:

  • Any judge or magistrate

Criteria:

  • The Judge of the Year should demonstrate leadership and innovation in promoting and supporting the practice of guardianship, guardianship education, and/or advocacy for best practices in guardianship/conservatorship, in the local community and beyond.
  • Support the values and ethics of the Michigan Guardianship Association (MGA).
  • The nominee should significantly contribute to the advancement of guardianship issues and exemplify exceptional leadership in furthering consistent quality advocacy for Michigan’s legally incapacitated individuals.