Scholarships & Awards

Deborah DeHaan Scholarship Fund

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The Deborah DeHaan Scholarship Fund was established by the OCLRE Board of Trustees to honor and celebrate the life of Deborah DeHaan Sullivan, who served as the center's Executive Director from 1999 until her retirement in 2012. Under her leadership, OCLRE expanded its programming, resources and partnerships.

While she embraced the spirit of competition, Deborah believed strongly and steadfastly that our programs are first and foremost educational and that they are for all students. Deborah’s legacy and her commitment to serving all Ohio students and teachers lives on and continues to impact the organization’s mission, vision and culture. The Fund supports schools in need of financial assistance in order to participate in OCLRE programs. To make a contribution to the fund, please click the button at the bottom of the page or contact Kate Strickland at kstrickland@oclre.org.

 
For applicants that meet the criteria, scholarship funding is intended to support student involvement by reducing expenses for materials, teacher training, program registration, etc. Funding specific to transportation is limited to a total of $1,000 each year. To best serve the needs of everyone applying for funding, transportation awards are based on applicants’ distance to Columbus. Below is the mileage breakdown and the maximum funding allotted for each distance.
  • 1-50 miles - up to $100
  • 51-100 miles - up to $200 
  • 101-150 miles - up to $300
  • 150+ miles - up to $400
 

Apply HERE

 

Lori Urogdy Eiler Award

Eiler AwardThe Eiler Award for Mock Trial Coaching Excellence is named in honor of Lori Urogdy Eiler, a retired teacher and former mock trial advisor at Shaw High School in East Cleveland. Every year, mock trial students nominate those who, like Lori, connect with and challenge them to achieve their individual personal best.

Presented annually, the Lori Eiler Award recognizes a Mock Trial teacher, legal advisor, volunteer or administrator whose dedication and selflessness in giving their time, as well as their knowledge and skills, makes a difference in the lives of students. Eligible candidates are those who regularly inspire and motivate teams to outstanding performance, while also modeling civility and holding their students accountable for the same. Candidates demonstrate an ability to connect with team members as individuals, helping them to overcome obstacles to success and leading them to achieve an individual "personal best." Nominations are reviewed and voted on by the Board of Trustees and the award will be presented at the Mock Trial Conference, typically held in September.

 

Past Award Winners

 

1998 – Lori Eiler, Shaw High School, Cleveland

1999 – Dick Smith, Marysville High School 

2000 – Cynthia Fazio, Esq., St. Xavier 

2001 – Dale Hutzelman, Lakota West 

2002 – Russell Curtis, Ripley Union 

2003 – Denny Lyle, Esq., Sylvania Southview 

2004 – John Quinn, Mt. Gilead 

2005 – Tim Taylor, Oak Hills 

2006 – Michael Boller, Lehman Catholic 

2007 – Steve Reger, Indian Hill 

2008 – Bernie Wong, Indian Hill 

2009 – Kevin Hillery, Archbishop Hoban 

2010 – Joy Day, Ashland High School 

2011 – Chris Amodeo, Jackson High School 

2012 – Paul Nick, Esq., Thomas Worthington 

2013 – Jeff Schobert, Esq. (posthumously), Archbishop Hoban 

2014 – Glenna McClain, St. Joseph High School, Ironton 

2015 – Chuck Jarrett, Esq., Orange High School, Cleveland 

2016 – Judge S. Dwight Osterud (retired), Perrysburg Court Explorer Program 

2017 – Scott Robe, Esq., Olivia Davidson Washington Club (homeschool), Athens

2018 – Katy Osborn, Esq., Springfield High School legal advisor 

2019 – Noel Alden, Esq., Danville High School legal advisor 

2020 – Chandana Mozumdar, Lake Ridge Academy 

2021 – Jim Holmes (posthumously), Danville Jr/Sr High School  

2022 – Vicky Lyle, Sylvania Southview High School  

2023 – Andy Janig, Reading High School