2016Annual NACC Outstanding Legal AdvocacyAward

Nominations must be submitted no later than July 1, 2016.

Purpose

The NACC is looking for people who have tipped the scales in favor of children. Many children cannot rise above their circumstances without the help of real-life heroes. Our nation’s courts, clinics, schools, homes, law enforcement agencies and social service organizations are filled with people who have made a difference. The NACC created the Annual Outstanding Legal Advocacy Award to honor excellence in the field of children’s law and advocacy. The Award is presented annually to individuals making significant contributions to the well-beingof children through legal representation or other advocacy efforts. Nominees’ accomplishments may include work in child welfare, juvenile justice, private custody and adoption or policy advocacy. All child advocates are eligible.

The Award

The award will be given annually at the NACC’s National Conference, and includes one free conference registration to the NACC Conference.

Nominations

The Nomination should be submitted in letter format along with this completed application form (see below).The letter should highlight:

  • The nominee’s activities on behalf of children that have significantly promoted the legal rights, safety and well being of children.
  • The history of the nominee’s involvement in child advocacy work.
  • The nominee’s affiliation and collaboration with organizations serving the rights and interests of children and youth.
  • Any other relevant information to be considered.
  • Please attach nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume.
  • Nominations may also include letters of support, articles and news coverage.

In addition to the above, please provide the information requested below:

  1. Nominee:

Name: ______

Title/Position: ______

Firm/Organization: ______

Address: ______

City, State, Zip Code: ______

Phone: ______Fax: ______

Email: ______

Member of the NACC?  Yes No

Years nominee has been involved in child advocacy: ______

  1. Nominator

Name: ______

Title/Position ______

Firm/Organization ______

Address: ______

City, State, Zip Code: ______

Phone: ______Fax: ______

Email: ______

Deadline: Nominations must be received no later than July 1, 2016.

Send nominations to Awards Committee, National Association of Counsel for Children, 13123 E16th Avenue, Suite B390, Aurora, CO 80045 or email to Amanda Butler at . For further information about the award, contact the NACC at (303) 864-5322.

Please be aware that materials will not be returned; please do not send books, videotapes, or periodicals.