2016 Hnba Annual Convention Nominations for Awards

2016 HNBA ANNUAL CONVENTION NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS

Please submit HNBA Awards Nominations via e-mail to .
Submission deadline has been extended toMay 27, 2016, 11:59 EST.

(Select one; see below for Affiliate and Law Student Organization Nominee Form)

Lifetime Achievement AwardRegional President of the Year

Latino Judge of the YearHNBA Affiliate Organization of the Year

Latina Judge of the YearLaw Student Organization of the Year

Latina Attorney of the Year Corporate Partner of the Year

Latino Attorney of the YearPro Bono Attorney of the Year

Please submit the following information in support of your nomination:

One nomination form per nominee with complete information including agreement and certification below.

Nominee’s resume or bio describing his or her background and contributions.

Narrative supporting the nomination criteria and other pertinent details in 12-point font, up to 300 words.

OPTIONAL: Up to three letters of support from individuals or organizations or other written materials that support the nomination.

The Nomination Form and other documents should be submitted via e-mail in one single message as a PDF attachment. Please indicate “HNBA Awards” in the subject line of the email. Any application received after the May 27th deadline will not be included for consideration by the HNBA.

NOTE: Both the nominee(with the exception of the Judges, Law Student Organization and Corporate Partner awards) and the nominator must be paid members of the HNBA in good standing.

I acknowledge that my nomination must remain confidential and agree that I will not discuss the nomination with anyone except that I may contact the nominee to solicit information necessary to complete the nomination.

I further acknowledge that any of the supporting letter writers have agreed to not disclose this nomination to the nominee or anyone else.

Signature:______

Date:______

I certify that I am a current paid member of the HNBA in good standing.

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Date:______

I further certify that I contacted the HNBA National Office (202-223-4777) and that the nominee(with the exception of the Judges, Law Student Organization and Corporate Partner awards) was confirmed as a current member of the HNBA.

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Date:______

The following criteria apply to the nominees of the specific awards.

Lifetime Achievement Award

At least 25 years of significant contributions to the Hispanic community and legal profession.

Proven history of creating change and/or demonstrating impact benefiting the Hispanic community at the local, state,or national level.

Demonstrated leadership in the Hispanic community.

Record of recognition by peers for legal projects orprofessional achievements, such as business or non-profit affiliations.

Record of recognition by other awards, honors, achievements, or publications that support this nomination.

Latino and Latina Judge of the Year Award

Nominee is a Judge at the federal, state or local level, including administrative law judges.

Demonstrated commitment to improving the administration of justice.

Significant contributions to the Hispanic community.

Proven positive local or national impact on the justice system.

Latino and Latina Attorney of the Year Award

Exhibits the following attributes: (1) professionalism and civility; (2) character and integrity; (3) demonstrated legal acumen; (4) vision and leadership; and (5) service to the legal profession.

Significant contributions to improving the quality of the legal profession or the administration of justice.

Significant contributions to the Hispanic community.

Significant service within the HNBA, including leadership roles and involvement in programs for HNBA members.

Regional President of the Year Award

Commitment to the mission of HNBA that has brought honor and recognition to the HNBA.

Demonstrated commitment to the HNBA through pro bono, community service or other HNBA activities.

Assisted the HNBA to develop sponsor relationships, achieve financial or other resource savings, improved service to members, and community outreach.

Advanced the goals set forth in the HNBA’s Strategic Plans and/or priorities set by the HNBA National President and/or HNBA Board of Governors.

Established record of leadership on the HNBA Board of Governors including mentoring other Regional Presidents or Board members.

Actively involved in identifying and helping to vet qualified candidates for positions in the judiciary and executive branch.

Actively participates in monthly HNBA phone conferences and HNBA Board of Governor meetings.

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award

Demonstrated, long-standing dedication to the development and delivery of pro bono legal services to the Hispanic community.

Significant contribution to developing innovative approaches for the delivery of pro bono legal services.

Participated in activities that extend pro bono legal services to underserved and/or disadvantaged communities.

Successfully handled pro bono matters affecting the provision of other services to underserved and/or disadvantaged.

Participated in efforts that contributed to the accessibility of legal services to the poor and disadvantaged.

Additional Instructions

In addition to the information requested under the “Instructions” section above, you may submit a list of affiliate activities over the past year.

Describe affiliate promotion of HNBA activities.

Actively participates in monthly HNBA phone conferences and Board of Governor meetings.

Additional Instructions

In addition to the information requested under the“Instructions”section above, you may submit a list of organization activities over the past year.

Describethe organization’s promotion of HNBA activities.

Describe the organization’s involvement in HNBA Law Student Division activities and programs.

Describe the organization’s goals for the past academic year and how they were reached.

Include up to three (3) of the organization’s programs in the past academic year and describe how the law school student body benefited.

Describe the organization’s interaction with the local community, including networking and service opportunities.

Describe the organization’s participation in activities on a national, circuit, and state-wide and local level in support of the HNBA Law Student Division or the advancement of law students.

Include supporting documentation for activities and achievements.

Additional Instructions

In addition to the information requested under the “Instructions” section above, you may submit a list of activities/programs that demonstrate a commitment to partnering with the HNBA.

Describe significant contributions to the Hispanic community.