Nominations being accepted for Gertz Award
The Gertz Award recognizes long-standing, continuing and exceptional commitment by an individual or an organization to the protection or advancement of Human Rights.
Eligibility: The recipient shall have made significant contributions to the cause of Human Rights within the Illinois legal community, its judiciary and/or the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). The recipient may be a lawyer or non-lawyer or an organization of lawyers or a combination
thereof.
For purposes of this award, "Human Rights" shall be construed broadly to include the rights to personal liberty and due process of law; and to freedom of thought, expression, religion, organization, and movement; to freedom from discrimination.
Consideration will be given to efforts to raise awareness of the importance of Human Rights to the legal profession; development of or participation in any innovative or meaningful initiatives or programs related to protecting and improving Human Rights.
Nomination Process
To nominate a person or organization for this award, please attach a letter and any supporting
documentation that includes the following information:
- Name of Nominee
- Name of nominee's law firm, company or organization
- Nominee's contact information, including telephone and email address
- A description of how the nominee has made significant contributions to the protection or advancement of Human Rights.
- Contact information of the nominator. (Only ISBA members can nominate an individual or organization for this award.)
Deadline for submitting Nominations: Friday, March 7, 2015
Submit nomination information to Mary Grant, 640 Brier Street, Kenilworth, IL 60043, or email to Mgrant@isba.org