Elmer Gertz Human & Civil Rights Award | Illinois State Bar Association

The Gertz Award recognizes long-standing, continuing and exceptional commitment by an individual or an organization to the protection or advancement of Human Rights.

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Deadline for awards submission is Monday, March 3, 2025.

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Nominator Contact Information

Name *

Firm/Company Name

Street Address *

City *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Telephone Number

E-mail Address *

Self-Nomination

Yes

Your relationship to nominee (if not you)

Are you an ISBA member?

Yes

Nominee Contact Information (if different)

Name

Firm/Company Name

Street Address

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

Is the nominee an ISBA member?

Yes

Additional Nominee Information

A description of how the nominee has made significant contributions to the protection or advancement of Human Rights

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