The Hon. Abraham Lincoln Marovitz was a longtime federal judge who was beloved by the Chicago legal community. He was known for his many friendships and for his commitment to public service and good deeds. A gift of $100,000 from his estate in 2003 was instrumental in the formation of Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth.
In honor of “Judge Abe,” Lend-A-Hand presents the Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Philanthropic Award each year at its Spring Awards Celebration to a member(s) of the community for his/her dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to society. The honoree should demonstrate a dedication of time and spirit to good works and public service.
2025 Kevin Warren, Chicago Bears President & CEO and the Warren Family Foundation Greta Warren, the Warren Family Foundation 2024 Larry Rogers, Jr., Power Rogers 2023 Hon. Patricia Brown Holmes (Ret.), Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila 2022 Lindy and Patrick Salvi, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard 2021 Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State 2019 Hon. Lorna E. Propes, Circuit Court of Cook County 2018 Hon. Anne M. Burke, Illinois Supreme Court 2017 Hon. Thomas L. Hogan (ret.), Circuit Court of Cook County Terry Murphy, Chicago Bar Association 2016 Kevin J. Conway, Cooney & Conway 2015 Karen Gatsis Anderson, retired attorney Kimball R. Anderson, Winston & Strawn 2014 Michael D. Monico, Monico & Spevack 2013 Paula Hudson Holderman, Winston & Strawn Hon. James F. Holderman, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois