Given to a member of an attorney general’s staff who has evidenced leadership, collaboration and perseverance in advancing the collective work of the states on tobacco-related issues and who embodies the creativity, dedication and commitment of the award’s namesake. Rather than personal career achievement, this award recognizes a spirit of teamwork and a willingness to share knowledge, assist in developing the skills of others, and work towards the benefit of all, in the tradition of those who, like Laurie Loveland, fought together to achieve the benefits of the landmark tobacco settlement.

Recipients of the Laurie Loveland Award:

Recipients:

2024

• Daniel Muelleman, Assistant Attorney General, Nebraska Attorney General’s Office
• Kristen Gilman, Assistant Attorney in Charge, Tobacco Enforcement Unit, Oregon Department of Justice

2023

• Charles Saunders, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Arkansas Attorney General’s Office
• Rene Tomisser, Assistant Attorney General, Washington Attorney General’s Office

2022

• James Hart, Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General’s Office
• Dona Guffey, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, South Carolina Attorney General’s Office
• Nicholas Ogden, Assistant Attorney General, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office