Presented annually, the Distinguished Neutral of the Year award honors conflict resolution professionals who have established a national reputation for excellence.
2024 Distinguished Neutral of the Year
Hon. Layn Phillips, Corona del Mar, CA
Hon. Layn Phillips, Corona del Mar, CA
Lifetime Achievement In Commercial Mediation [Press Release]
2023 Distinguished Neutral of the Year
Kenneth Feinberg, Washington, DC
Kenneth Feinberg, Washington, DC
Lifetime Achievement In Conflict Resolution [Press Release]
2022 Distinguished Neutral of the Year
Larry Watson, Orlando, FL
Larry Watson, Orlando, FL
Lifetime Achievement In Commercial Mediation [Press Release]
2021 Distinguished Neutral of the Year
Nina Meierding, Seattle, WA
Nina Meierding, Seattle, WA
Excellence In The Field Of Conflict Resolution Training [Press Release]
2020 Distinguished Neutral of the Year
Edna Sussman, NewYork, NY
Edna Sussman, NewYork, NY
Excellence In The Field Of Commercial Arbitration [Press Release]
2019 Distinguished Neutral of the Year
Antonio Piazza, Maui, HI
Antonio Piazza, Maui, HI
Lifetime Achievement - Excellence In Commercial Mediation [Press Release]
2018 Distinguished Neutral of the Year
Doug Noll, Fresno, CA
Doug Noll, Fresno, CA
Excellence In The Field of Mediation & Conflict Resolution Training [Press Release]
2017 Distinguished Neutral of the Year
Lee Jay Berman, Marina Del Ray, CA
Lee Jay Berman, Marina Del Ray, CA
Excellence In The Field Of Mediation & Conflict Resolution Training [Press Release]