[10] In addition to 15 honorees recognized with Silver Gavel Awards in 1987, the American Bar Association also handed out 20 Certificates of Merit.
[12] A total of 12 awards were given out in 1996, in categories including literary works, pieces written in periodicals, journalism, plays, and writing for the screen.
[13] The 51st Silver Gavel Awards were announced by American Bar Association president William H. Neukom in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club and included honorees The Denver Post, The Dallas Morning News, and Jeffrey Toobin for his book The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court.
[15] The News & Observer noted, "The ... Silver Gavel Awards are considered the premier honors for law-related publications and productions.
"[16] The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette characterized the honor as the "top media award" of the American Bar Association.