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:

1. Name of Nominee
2. Name of nominee's law firm, company or organization
3. Nominee's contact information, including telephone and email address
4. A description of how the nominee has made significant contributions to the protection or advancement of Human Rights.
5. 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