Nominations Open for 2015 PLAN Excellence Awards
The 2015 Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Excellence Awards will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Harrisburg Hilton & Towers. Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. invites you to nominate worthy candidates for the 2015 Excellence Awards.
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Excellence Awards honor members and friends of the legal aid community who exemplify excellence in their commitment and accomplishments as advocates for low-income people.
Nominations are being sought for the following categories:
Legal Services Staff
This category is for all staff positions. We are seeking nominations for employees who exhibit excellence and commitment in the performance of the duties of their jobs.
Private Bar
This category is for members of the private bar who display an outstanding commitment to legal aid and the legal needs of low-income Pennsylvanians.
Lay Advocacy
This category is for client leaders, organizational partners, or others who have donated significant time and energy to the mission of legal aid and the needs of low-income people.
Community Services
This category is for volunteers and friends who demonstrate exceptional dedication to legal aid and the needs of low-income people. It may include legislators or government officials, community leaders, or others who help promote the mission of legal aid.
Nominations are open to everyone, and there is no limit on the number of nominations you may submit. A list of past winners is available on the PLAN website.
All nomination forms must follow the format of the Online Nomination Form and attached hard copy form and should include supporting documents and information in order to be considered by the Awards Committee.
The Awards Committee will look for specific examples of excellence and will take into consideration commendation letters, relevant news clippings or other documents that strengthen the nomination.
Nominations must be received no later than Friday, December 12, 2014.
To nominate a worthy candidate please use our Online Nomination Form, or download the document linked below for a Microsoft Word version of the nomination form.
If you have other questions, please contact Joyce Tomasko at (800) 322-7572 or (717) 236-9486, ext. 207 or by e-mail to jtomasko@palegalaid.net.