Committee on Annual Award
The 2014 Root/Stimson Award | Call for Nominations
Sponsored by the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Annual Award
As part of its commitment to educate the public about the value lawyers bring to their community, the New York State Bar Association, through its Committee on Annual Award, presents the Root/Stimson Award to a lawyer who has demonstrated a significant, positive impact in the community, state or nation that is unrelated to the practice of law.
WE ARE SEEKING: Nominations of lawyers who enhance the public's opinion of the legal profession through community service which exemplifies the key qualities the public values most about lawyers – leadership, problem solving, legal expertise and service.
In the spirit of Elihu Root and Henry L. Stimson, for whom the award is named, this award recognizes members of the legal profession who have given unstintingly of their time and expertise in service to the community. It is presented at the June meeting of the House of Delegates in Cooperstown and one recipient is selected at the discretion of the committee.
Nominations and other supporting materials must be postmarked by Friday, May 2, 2014.