NACBA takes great pride in acknowledging the outstanding efforts of our members who go above and beyond in the field of consumer bankruptcy. We are pleased to announce we are accepting nominations for NACBA's Annual Awards, a tradition that allows us to recognize and celebrate excellence within our community.
Awards Luncheon at the 32nd Annual Convention: All award recipients will be honored at NACBA's 32nd Annual Convention Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 26. We extend a warm invitation to guests attending the convention alongside NACBA members to join this special occasion.
Nomination Categories:
1. The Champion of Consumer Rights: In recognition of and appreciation for extraordinary service in protecting American Consumers and, in particular, the recipient’s critical role in preserving the rights of consumer debtors in need of bankruptcy relief.
2. The Distinguished Service Award: In recognition of and appreciation for extraordinary contributions to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the recipient’s many years of invaluable service to our organization.
3. The Hammes-Shulman Award: In recognition of the leadership and commitment demonstrated by NACBA's co-founders, Norma Hammes and Ike Shulman, the Hammes-Shulman Award honors significant contributions made by a NACBA member in the field of legislation and advocacy.
4. The K. Colleen Nunnelly Award: In October 2011, NACBA lost a wonderful colleague and long-term NACBA Member, K. Colleen Nunnelly. Ever a strong supporter of NACBA’s mission, always a positive voice within NACBA and an outstanding State Chair, Colleen will be greatly missed. In recognition of her contributions to NACBA, we have created the K. Colleen Nunnelly Award to honor a NACBA member whose collegiality and support for NACBA’s mission embodies Colleen’s spirit, quiet leadership, enthusiasm, and positive contributions to NACBA.
5. Outstanding Young Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Award: In recognition of a new bankruptcy attorney, in practice less than 5 years, who has shown excellence in the practice of consumer bankruptcy, achieved a critical milestone, or who was recognized for a special achievement, award, appellate success, etc.
6. Outstanding Achievement Award: In recognition of two accomplished bankruptcy attorneys acknowledging and celebrating the notable achievements of a distinctive event.
If you know of deserving individuals for any of the awards, please submit nominations by March 1.
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