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T. George Davis, clerk of the Dukes County Superior Court and Oak Bluffs resident, was honored at the annual Black Excellence on the Hill awards ceremony on Friday. 

The ceremony, which recognizes Black leaders across the commonwealth for exemplary service, leadership, and commitment to their communities, was hosted by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) in the Great Hall of Flags at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. More than 100 leaders were recognized at this event, which is also the MBLLC’s closing ceremony of Black History Month.

Davis was “recognized for his dedication to public service and his longstanding commitment to fairness, access, and integrity within the judicial system,” said a press release from the office of Thomas Moakley, state representative for Martha’s Vineyard, who nominated Davis for the award.

“Having worked alongside George at the courthouse in Edgartown, I have witnessed his professionalism and compassionate sense of justice,” Moakley said. Moakley also put forward West Tisbury resident Arielle Faira in 2025.

Davis’ 30-year legal career began at Georgetown Law School. He started a private law practice on the Island in 2000, and was elected to his current position in 2018. He decisively won all six Island towns and Gosnold, the release said. Davis also performs on concert stages across the Island, DJs on MVY Radio, and volunteers his time for Island causes.

“It is an honor to be recognized in this way by the MBLLC, and I am thankful and humbled to be included in this esteemed group of honorees,” he said in the press release.

The release said he is “beloved by courthouse staff, and has uncovered hidden historic gems as part of a project to catalogue and preserve Dukes County records that span hundreds of years.”

16 replies on “Island superior court clerk honored in Boston”

  1. George is so very deserving! What a talented lawyer and dedicated, caring, insightful public servant. I am lucky to call him a friend.

  4. Warm congrats, dear George! If only that sense of “compassionate justice” could seep into the mindset of the larger powers that be. So glad you’re here… beloved among us.

  8. Congratulations George. We are so grateful for you! You stepped in some big shoes on this island and you are wearing them well.

  9. Martha’s Vineyard is fortunate to have a mind and heart like George Davis serving our community. His integrity, intellect, and genuine care for the Island are evident in everything he does. Congratulations, George — well deserved.

  10. Congratulations to George Davis on this well deserved recognition! George is known to be a humble person and that held true a week after he received this new honor. I spent a lot of time talking with him at last Friday’s beautiful memorial service for John Forte. Not once did he mention this accomplishment when opportunities existed for him to do so. No, I had to read about it in the paper. That’s George. When he decided he was going to run for Duke’s County Clerk of Court, I knew there was no one better to do the job. Proud of you, George. Again.

  11. Yo George …. You rock and roll in all you do. This island is fortunate to have you on board.
    Congratulations and so well deserved.

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