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National Association of Attorneys General Honors 2025 Award Winners at Capital Forum Awards Luncheon

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Washington, D.C. - December 16, 2025 -The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) proudly celebrated outstanding public service and leadership at the 2025 Capital Forum Awards Luncheon, held December 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This annual event recognizes the dedication, innovation, and impact of attorneys general and their staff from across the nation.

2025 NAAG Award Winners

  • Kelley-Wyman Memorial Award
    John Formella, Attorney General, New Hampshire
  • Outstanding Faculty Award
    Jeremiah Morgan, Missouri
  • Laurie Loveland Award
    Richard Stacey, Hawaii
  • Senior Staff of the Year Award
    Bob R. Brooks, Jr., Arkansas
    Lacey Mase, Tennessee
    Lyndsay Ruotolo, New Jersey
    Craig Newby, Nevada
  • Attorney General Career Staff Award
    Elizabeth Arthur, District of Columbia
    David Sonnenreich, Utah
  • Francis X. Bellotti Award
    Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General

The awards are the highest honors bestowed by the Association, recognizing individuals who exemplify the values of public service, legal excellence, and commitment to justice. These awards highlight the crucial role that attorneys general and their teams play in upholding the rule of law, safeguarding the public interest, and fostering collaboration across state lines.

"These award winners represent the very best of our profession, our attorneys general, and our community," said Brian Kane, NAAG President. "Their commitment to justice, innovation, and public service inspires all of us to strive for excellence in serving the people of our states and the country as a whole."

For more information about the NAAG Awards, please visit NAAG Awards and Recognition.

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