The Deemster Kerruish Endeavour Award was created in 2010, and first awarded in 2011, in memory of the much loved and respected First Deemster Michael Kerruish.  His principles of “never give up and always do your best” are the key criteria for assessment of Advocates who have shown most endeavour, whether professionally or within the community, in the preceding year. 

The creation of this Award was seen as a small way to mark the passing of such a significant man and all holders of the Award should be proud that their names will be associated with that of this highly regarded First Deemster.

Members of the Isle of Man Law Society nominate Advocates for the Award. The recipient of the Award is determined by a panel constituted by Mrs Marianne Kerruish, Deemster Kerruish’s widow. The Award is not always given if the panel feels there is no worth recipient. Winners are presented with magnificent manuscripts presented by esteemed local artist Colleen Corlett.

Prize Winners
2025 – Oliver Helfrich

2024 – Maria Bridson

2023 – Kathryn Clough

2021 – Andrew Baker

2020 – Terence McDonald

2018 – Jane Gray

2017- Hazel Smith

2015 – Vicki Unsworth

2014- Jonathan Wild

2012- Sally Bolton

2011- Martin Moore