Nominate an Outstanding Paralegal for the Distinguished Paralegal Award!

Do you know an amazing multitasking paralegal ninja who is civic-minded, shines through adversity, and always lifts others up? Each year, the Paralegal Division of the North Carolina Bar Association recognizes an outstanding paralegal member who demonstrates exemplary leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the paralegal profession and to the public. It’s that time! Submit your nominations for our 2021 Distinguished Paralegal Award. It only takes a moment to make someone’s year by nominating a Paralegal Division member (you may nominate yourself) and letting them know how much you appreciate their contributions.

Basis of Award

The 2021 Distinguished Paralegal Award will be given to a Paralegal Division regular member who has actively participated in paralegal activities such as civic/community volunteering, paralegal leadership, paralegal education, and promotion of the paralegal profession during the 2021 nomination period (May 2020 through April 2021).

The award winner will be determined by a Paralegal Division Award Committee following a review of all completed nomination forms submitted by the deadline set below.

Description of Award

The award includes a membership to the NCBA Paralegal Division, including one section membership, for the following year. The recipient will be recognized and presented with a plaque commemorating their receipt of the 2021 Distinguished Paralegal Award at the Paralegal Division Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021, and recognized at the 2021 NCBA Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony.

Eligibility for Award

To be eligible for the 2021 Distinguished Paralegal Award, the nominee must be a regular member in good standing (at the time of the nomination) with the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division.

Nomination Guidelines and Deadline

Self and third-party nominations are being solicited. The deadline for submission of all nominations is Friday, April 9, 2021. You can access the nomination form here.