Purpose:
The Citation for Special Achievement in Public Service recognizes a unique or outstanding achievement in furtherance of the public welfare made by an attorney in governmental or non-profit legal services. Examples of outstanding achievement include:
- leadership of, or a key role in, a particular project or initiative that is unique or
innovative; - a significant contribution to the law, legal community or public good;
- effecting a profound difference in improving service to the public.
Nomination Deadline: EXTENDED TO Monday, April 15, 2024.
Date Award Presented: At the NYSBA Spring Government Law Forum (Scheduled for May 3, 2024)
Award Criteria:
- Nominees shall be attorneys working in government or in non-profit legal services.
- Nominations must describe the achievement for which recognition is sought and how the attorney’s work in government or non-profit legal services influenced it or brought it about. The achievement should be unique, innovative, or otherwise make a significant contribution to the law, legal community or public good. These award criteria are meant to be as broad as possible within these guidelines to allow for many different types of contributions to be eligible.
Judging Committee:
The NYSBA Local and State Government Law Section Executive Committee will select the recipients upon consideration of recommendations by its Public Service Awards Committee.
Staff Liaison & Contact:
Emily Kurtzner, Liaison and Program Manager
NYSBA
One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207
518-487-5582
[email protected]