Student Bar Association Awards

The Student Bar Association (SBA) serves as the official governing body for the entire student body of Drake Law School.

Each year, the SBA presents awards honoring individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to the success of the SBA programs or to the life of the student body as a whole. The awards are presented at the SBA Luncheon and Awards Ceremony as well as the Supreme Court Celebration Banquet.

SBA President’s Student Service Award

2024 recipient:
Grant Gasner

SBA Executive Board’s Outstanding Student Leader Award

2024 recipients:
Michael Comito, Natalie Massey, Taylor Thomas

SBA Executive Board’s Faculty Service Award

2024 recipient:
Jerry Anderson, Dean and Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law

SBA Executive Board’s Staff Service Award

2024 recipient:
Theresa Howard, Director of Communications, Alumni Relations and Special Events

Leland Forrest Outstanding Professor Award

The recipient of this award is selected each year by students of the graduating class. The award recognizes outstanding contribution to quality legal education both in and out of the classroom.

2024 recipient:
Miguel Schor, Distinguished Scholar and Professor of Law

SBA Shane Sweeney Supportive Spouse Award

This award is given annually by the Drake Law School Council of Leaders in memory of Shane Sweeney, the spouse of Meghann Sweeney, LW'09. It recognizes the spouse or partner of a law student who has shown outstanding support of his/her spouse and the Law School.

2024 recipient:
Thomas Noel

Sinclair Award

The Drake Law Library established the Sinclair award in 2007 in memory of Cyrus Sinclair, a 2L desk supervisor who passed away after a long battle with sickle cell anemia. The award recognizes a student desk supervisor for commitment to the Law Library and student colleagues; courteous, friendly, and professional demeanor in dealings with colleagues and patrons; and effective communication with supervisors and colleagues. This year's award was presented at the SBA luncheon earlier this week.

2024 recipient:
Riley Sternhagan