Steven A. Novick Child Advocacy Award

Steven A. Novick Child Advocacy Award

Steven A. Novick served as the legal counsel for the children who brought forth the “Terry D” lawsuit against the State of Oklahoma.  Through his effort to represent these children and the thousands of others who benefited from this case, reforms were brought about to improve the conditions of Oklahoma youth in state care.

Congratulations to 2022’s winner: Christy Kasti!

Nominations for the 2023 Steven A. Novick Child Advocacy Award are open. 

Please fill out the form below to nominate an Oklahoma child advocate whose work is in the spirit of Steven A. Novick’s selfless dedication as he fought for a brighter future for Oklahoma’s children.

Past Award Winners

2019 – Martha Cordell

2020 – Katy Maxwell and Kathryn Brewer

2021 – Clotiel Howard, Kevin Evans and Mark Mann

2022 – Christy Kasti