The Hawaii Access to Justice, Chaired by Associate Judge Daniel R. Foley, is joined by the Hawaii State Bar Association and Hawaii Legal Service Providers to honor dedicated attorney volunteers who provide short-term legal assistance to self represented litigants at the Access to Justice Rooms (self-help centers) and distinguished volunteer attorneys who provide pro bono service through American Civil Liberty Union, Business Law Corps, Domestic Violence Action Center, Hawaii Appleseed, Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Mediation Center of the Pacific, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation, and Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii.

In addition, six student essay awardees will also be acknowledged for their participation in the annual essay contest on how to inspire volunteerism.