Roz Kaplan Government Service Award

The Roz Kaplan Government Service Award honors government attorneys whose dedication and service have made a difference. The Award recognizes attorneys who, like Roz Kaplan, dedicate their careers to government service. 

Eligibility

The recipient must have at least 20 years of recent, service in the public sector as a full-time employee, not a member of the judiciary, of a Federal, State of Illinois, or Illinois local government agency or office; must be a member of the ISBA; must have provided distinguished service to the profession, the bar association, or government; must be an outstanding leader in his/her field; must have an exemplary record and reputation in the legal community; and must follow the highest ethical standards.

Nomination Process

To nominate a person for this award, please email a letter or other supporting documentation to awards@isba.org that includes the following information:

1. Name of nominee;
2. Name of nominee's law office or organization;
3. Nominee's contact information, including telephone and email address;
4. Whether the nominee is a member of the ISBA;
5. The length of government service of the nominee;
6. A description of how the nominee has made significant contributions to the legal profession, the bar association, or government through dedicated public service, has shown leadership in his/her field, has an exemplary record and reputation in the legal community, and  follows the highest ethical standards; and
7. Contact information of the nominator.

If you have any questions, please email awards@isba.org

Nomination form