The bottom - line is that if we succeed in fighting or destroying institutional corruption, then we could say we are on our way to strengthening institutions of the state. (dailypost.ng)
Rather than one individual I would say all those judges prepared to make rulings against the powerful institutions of the state in favour of human rights. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
The NCSL goes on to make it clear that this award is not handed out based on policy, but rather awarded to lawmakers who have strengthened the «institution of state legislature.» (nystateofpolitics.com)