09/18/2025

Washington County Teacher Named 2025 Eiler Award Winner

COLUMBUS (September 18, 2025) – The Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE) is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2025 Lori Urogdy Eiler Award is Jason Johnson. Mr. Johnson, who received the award at this year’s Mock Trial Conference, is a teacher and mock trial advisor at Warren High School in Washington County. His students wrote the following in his nomination: 

 

“[We nominated Mr. Johnson for] his dedication to our mock trial team, his students, and his school. Mr. Johnson has extensive knowledge about mock trial and life, which he shares generously. Mr. Johnson does not limit students in the slightest... he shows an outstanding amount of care and commitment to every student. He believes in every student's potential and pushes everyone to be their best...The Warren Mock Trial team is extremely thankful to Jason Johnson for everything that he does for the team, the school, and each individual.”

 

The Lori Urogdy Eiler Award for Mock Trial Coaching Excellence is named in honor of Lori Urogdy Eiler, a retired teacher and former mock trial advisor at Shaw High School in East Cleveland. Presented annually, the award recognizes a Mock Trial teacher, legal advisor, volunteer or administrator whose dedication and selflessness in giving their time, as well as their knowledge and skills, makes a difference in the lives of students. Eligible candidates are those who regularly inspire and motivate teams to outstanding performance, while also modeling civility and holding their students accountable for the same. Candidates demonstrate an ability to connect with team members as individuals, helping them to overcome obstacles to success and leading them to achieve an individual "personal best."

 

OCLRE congratulates Mr. Johnson on winning this year’s award.

 

The Ohio Center for Law-Related Education is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to improve society by developing citizens empowered with an understanding of our democratic system. OCLRE is sponsored by the Supreme Court of Ohio, Ohio Attorney General, Ohio State Bar Association and the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation. For more information about OCLRE and its programs, visit www.oclre.org.

 

Pictured: Jason Johnson receiving his award at the 2025 Mock Trial Conference in Columbus.

 

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