Each term, the Law Review Board of Editors presents awards to Law Review members who made the most significant contributions to the Law Review’s publication.

Trinity 2026 Recipients

Dawn C. Beachnau Award

The Dawn C. Beachnau Award is presented to members of the Cooley Law Review Board of Editors who made the most significant contributions through their leadership and dedication to the Law Review. The award is named after the late Law Review Administrator, Dawn C. Beachnau. Since 1978, Ms. Beachnau was the heart and soul of the Cooley Law Review. The award recognizes her hard work and dedication. Her memory continues to be a true inspiration to all members, both past and present.

The Dawn C. Beachnau Award recipient is:

  • Joshua Purdy, Executive Articles Editor

John D. Voelker Award

The John D. Voelker Award is presented to is presented to first-term Cooley Law Review members (Interim Board Editors or Associate Editors) who made the most significant contributions to the Law Review’s publication. The award is named after former Michigan Supreme Court Justice John D. Voelker, who authored some of the most readable opinions in the Michigan Reports and is widely known for his literary works.

The John D. Voelker Award recipient is:

  • Carson Yonker, Interim Executive Managing Editor

Eugene Krasicky Award

The Eugene Krasicky Award is presented to Cooley Law Review Associate Editors who made the most significant contributions to the Law Review’s publication. The award is named after Professor Eugene Krasicky, who developed Cooley’s Scholarly Writing program. Scholarly Writing is an honors writing course and the foundation of the Law Review. The Law Review thanks Professor Krasicky for his years of hard work and dedication to its publication.

The Eugene Krasicky Award recipient is:

  • Demitri Samarkos, Associate Editor