NALA AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Purpose
To recognize the achievements and contributions of an individual affiliate member, a committee of an affiliated association, or of an affiliated association itself which have a national and long-lasting impact.
Award Benefits Include:
- Recognition during Annual Membership Meeting at Conference
- Travel expenses paid by NALA - per diem (2 days), 1-night hotel, round-trip airfare, and Day 1 registration fee.
Criteria for Selection
- Achievement or contribution must have a national and long‐lasting impact
- Nominee must have played a significant part in creating, developing, and/or promoting an important and distinctive program that positively impacts NALA or the paralegal profession on a nationwide basis for a minimum of three years
- Develops or participates in a community service program that results in a positive public image for the paralegal profession on a national basis
- Contributes to paralegal education such as publishing a book
- Develops a nationally-recognized professional development or career enhancement program
Eligibility for Nomination
Affiliate member, Affiliate committee, or Affiliate Association in good standing (current NALA Board and committee members not eligible)
Who can nominate?
NALA Active type member or NALA Affiliated Association in good standing may submit one nomination per year. This is not an automatic nomination from Affiliates Award - it must be a separate nomination with a separate nomination form.
Nomination Deadline
April 1
NALA AFFILIATES AWARD
Purpose
To recognize members or committees of affiliated associations for their contribution to the goals and programs of the nominating affiliated association.
Award Benefits Include:
- Recognition during Affiliated Association Annual Meeting at Conference
Criteria for Selection
Determined by Affiliated Association. Examples for guidance: (1) Assist with and organize CP study groups; (2) Work with bar associations on behalf of the paralegals in the area; (3) Plan educational programs ; (4) Develop a pro bono or other community involvement program for the affiliate.
Eligibility for Nomination
A member of an Affiliated Association in good standing (current NALA Board and committee members are eligible).
Who can nominate?
NALA Affiliated Association in good standing may designate one recipient each year.
Nomination Deadline
May 1
