The Francis McGovern Writing Award is bestowed upon individuals for outstanding research and writing that promotes the use of court-appointed neutrals.
| 2019 | Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin, (Ret.) |
| 2017 | David F. Herr |
| 2016 | David R. Cohen |
| 2011 | Prof. Robert Rabin |
| 2010 | Prof. Ed Sherman |