The National Association of Court Management (NACM) held its annual conference in July, bestowing two Georgia District Court Administrators (DCA) with prestigious awards. District Court Administrator for Georgia’s 10th Judicial Administrative District, T.J. BeMent, received the Award of Merit, and District Court Administrator for Georgia’s 6th Judicial Administrative District, Dr. Will Simmons, received the Perkins Award. The press releases from NACM are below.
National Association for Court Management (NACM) Presents the Award of Merit
Williamsburg, VA, August 5, 2024 – At the NACM Annual conference, the Association presented its highest award, the Award of Merit, to Tracy “T.J.” BeMent of Georgia. Per NACM’s Operations Manual, one Award of Merit can be given to an individual or an organization that has contributed significantly to the field of court administration. Only one Award of Merit may be given each year.
T.J. BeMent is the District Court Administrator for the 10th Judicial Administrative District out of Athens, Georgia. Mr. BeMent is a 25-year member of NACM and has served on the NACM Board, culminating in his Presidency in 2021. He has served in many capacities, many roles as a presenter, author (CORE curriculum Leadership competency) and bylaws revisionist. As an instructor and curriculum developer for the National Center for State Court’s Institute for Court Management, Mr. BeMent continues to teach our rising court professionals around the country.
Mr. BeMent is a recipient of the Institute for Court Management’s 2022 Star Award and a member of the National Center for State Courts Warren E. Burger Society. Mr. BeMent exemplifies NACM’s motto, to strengthen court professionals. This motto is the foundation for all of his extraordinary achievements. NACM and its members are fortunate to benefit from his leadership.
National Association for Court Management (NACM) Presents the Perkins Award
Williamsburg, VA, August 5, 2024 – At the NACM Annual Conference the Association presented the Perkins Award to Dr. William “Will” Simmons. The Perkins Award was established in 2013 to honor long-time association manager, Linda Perkins, who was the first recipient. This award is given to an individual who consistently goes above and beyond to make behind-the-scenes contributions to the field of court administration and/or their court. Dr. Simmons efforts for court administration and his community exemplifies all the ideals of this award.
Will Simmons serves as District Court Administrator of Sixth Judicial District Court in McDonough, Georgia and is serving as Interim Superior and State Court Administrator for Clayton County, Georgia. Dr. Simmons has served as a past president for NACM and the Georgia Council of Court Administrators.
The National Association for Court Management is a member organization dedicated to educating court professionals, providing a network of support, sharing information, and advocating on important court and justice system topics. NACM has over 1,500 members from the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries and is the largest organization of court management professionals in the world with members from all levels and types of courts.
