Space Coast Public Service Awards Recognizes Judge Alli Majeed With Lifetime Achievement Award

SPACE COAST PSA HALL OF FAME NOMINEE

NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:  In every community there are great men and women who have, by their strength of will and character, become ingrained in the consciousness of our society. They are doers and risk takers who have made a stand and a commitment for the common-good. They are labeled as public servants, but they are truly our natural leaders whose legacies are the milestones of our progress.

BCSO Chief Deputy Doug Waller

The Public Service Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes public service professionals who have dedicated years of service during a distinguished career where they significantly advanced the public safety or service profession, and by substantial service, has furthered the cause of justice and the mission of community service. The award is presented to a deserving individual (living or deceased) who has taken a long-term leadership role in a public or community service profession. Recipients of this award are recognized for making extraordinary contributions and sacrifices through a body of work that positively impacted their organization and community over their lifetime.

The first annual Space Coast Public Service Awards and Hall of Fame Induction will be held Saturday, September 24 at the King Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this compelling event where all proceeds will benefit the Brevard County Public Safety Charity, a not-for-profit organization that was created to help Brevard County Public Safety Officers and their families during difficult hardships. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

MAJEED LONGEST SERVING COUNTY COURT JUDGE

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Judge Alli B. “A.B” Majeed believes public service is a privilege and considers it part of his civic duty to talk to his fellow citizens about the judicial system, our rights and responsibilities as U.S. citizens, and to share his deep and abiding respect for the U.S. Constitution.

After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Judge Majeed had a renewed sense of purpose to educate the public about America’s unique greatness and the exceptional rights and liberties we enjoy.

Toward this end, he has sacrificed countless mornings before work to speak at breakfast meetings and spent precious dinner and weekend time away from home to speak at schools, churches, and civic organizations.

He has been the keynote speaker at conferences and given scores of commencement speeches at colleges and police academies.

Judge Majeed has also been the keynote speaker at Naturalization Ceremonies across the State, enjoying each opportunity to give the oath of allegiance and expound upon the virtues of our democracy and Constitution.

A native of Guyana in South America, Judge Ali Majeed knows all too well how important hard work is for a good life, and how equally important it is for young people to receive words of encouragement. “When my family first came to America, people here were very welcoming and we’ve never forgotten that,” said the judge.

As Brevard’s longest serving county court judge, Judge Majeed has continuously looked for opportunities to improve the quality of justice. He was elected president of the State Conference of County Court Judges and served as faculty for the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada.

He also volunteered his time and expertise training new judges statewide at the Florida Judicial College and locally as a mentor judge.

Judge Majeed is a past recipient of the Harvey Ford Award by The Conference of County Court Judges. The Harvey Ford Award recognizes a county court judge who has demonstrated the highest level of profound service to the community, legal profession, and to Florida’s judiciary.

The award is considered the highest honor presented by the Conference, as it recognizes one county court judge for their selfless dedication.

Judge Majeed’s lifelong commitment to furthering the cause of justice and fostering public trust and confidence in our legal system are critical objectives that the courts and law enforcement share.

A grateful West Melbourne named the street in front of city hall in honor of their favorite judge. Ali Majeed’s name is also on the cricket field at Palm Bay Regional Community Park, as thanks for his service as captain of the cricket team for many years. (Image for Space Coast Daily)