Recognize deserving colleagues by nominating them for State Bar awards!
The following committees and sections have issued a call for award nominations:
(For a complete listing of Awards and Competitions go to: www.nysba.org/Awards)
Law, Youth and Citizenship Committee
2013 Distinguished Service Award
Given annually to a New York attorney/judge who has made an outstanding contribution to K-12 law-related education.
Deadline: September 13, 2013
Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
2014 Diversity Trailblazer Award
T his award is given annually to New York attorneys whose exceptional efforts have advanced the full and equal participation of minorities at all levels of the legal profession.
Deadline: September 16, 2013
Law, Youth and Citizenship Committee
2013 Zullo Distinguished Service Award
Given annually to a New York K-12 educator who has made an outstanding contribution to civics and law-related education.
Deadline: October 4, 2013
Criminal Justice Section
Criminal Justice Awards (14 categories)
Given annually to recognize outstanding contributions in the Criminal Justice System in 14 different categories.
Deadline: October 15, 2013
Young Lawyer Section
Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
The award recognizes an attorney who has actively practiced less than 10 years, and has a distinguished record of commitment to the finest traditions of the Bar through public service and professional activities.
Deadline: November 8, 2013
Committee on Attorney Professionalism
Professionalism Award
The award shines a light on practicing attorneys for outstanding professionalism, which is defined as dedication to service to clients and a commitment to promoting respect for the legal system in pursuit of justice and the public good, characterized by exemplary ethical conduct, competence, good judgment, integrity and civility.
Deadline: November 13, 2013
Committee on Children and the Law
2014 Howard A. Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare
To recognize individuals who have done outstanding work to improve New York's child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Deadline: March 1, 2014