A sample petition to confirm an arbitration award under the Illinois Uniform Arbitration Act that may be used in Illinois circuit court. When an arbitrator appointed fails or is unable to act, his successor shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointment.Take a brief look at the FAA's requirements for confirming arbitration awards, as applicable in federal court for domestic awards not falling under Chapter Two. Your application to confirm must be made within oneyear of the date on which the "award was made. On October 28, 1994, SouthShore filed a motion for confirmation of the arbitration award in the Illinois trial court. This Toolkit includes resources that explain how to confirm, vacate, modify, and correct arbitration awards. The proper method for seeking to enforce an arbitration award under the Federal Act is to file a motion for confirmation in the appropriate court.