The Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to the candidate who has practiced law 19 years or less and who has distinguished himself or herself through achievements in the legal profession. Other factors, such as achievements in one's church, occupation or business, are also considered, as well as contributions and service to the Law School.
- 2021 - Hon. Mary C. McGinley, L'02
- 2020 - Marla N. Presley, L'03
- 2019 - Peter D. Giglione, L'02
- 2018 - Shanicka Kennedy, L'01
- 2017 - Alka A. Patel, L'01
- 2016 - Tracey McCants Lewis, L'00
- 2015 - Travis E. Williams, L'96
- 2014 - Nicholas J. DeIuliis, L'02
- 2013 - Kathryn M. Kenyon, L'98
- 2012 - Brian Keith Parker, L'93
- 2011 - Eric R. I. Cottle, L'96
- 2010 - The Honorable Jeffery A. Deller, L'96
- 2009 - Amelia Michele Joiner, L'02
- 2008 - Jon R. Perry, L'91
- 2007 - The Honorable Donald E. Machen, L'87
- 2006 - The Honorable Dwayne D. Woodruff, L'88
- 2004 - Senator Jay Costa, L'89
- 2001 - Jane M. Carlonas, L'91
- 2000 - Arthur Rooney II, L'82
- 1999 - Maureen P. Kelly, L'87
- 1998 - Mark V. Santo, L'92
- 1997 - James E. Abraham, L'78
- 1996 - The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin, L'80
- 1995 - Alan N. Braverman, L'75
- 1994 - The Honorable Timothy K. Lewis, L'80