Award Honorees

1996 — 2027

The Hon. Edmund S. Muskie Access to Justice Award honors commitment to the public good, advanced through hard thinking, deep feeling, a voice of eloquent civility and a passion for justice. The award is presented each spring.

In 2026, the Hon. Edmund S. Muskie Access-to-Justice Award will be presented to Mufalo Chitam, for her leadership in the community and the impact it has had in furthering access to justice.

The Hon. Edmund S. Muskie Access-to-Justice Award has been presented to the following recipients: