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.

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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