The E.A. “Wally” Richter Leadership Award

PURPOSE
This award is given to an individual who is a member of the NABE Communications Section “For outstanding achievement in the field of communications, for extraordinary service to colleagues in the National Association of Bar Executives, and for distinguished leadership of the Communications Section.” One annual award is made if a suitable candidate has been identified and nominated by a member of NABE or NABE’s Communications Section, and selected by a vote of the Awards Committee and the Section’s Executive Council.

CRITERIA
Active membership in the NABE Communications Section for at least four years in one or more of these capacities: council member, officer, program planner, speaker, project director, and/or behind-the-scenes active member.

The development of a recognized program of outstanding bar communications, publications and/or public relations, either working through the Section or an individual bar association.

Demonstrated leadership, creativity, competence and commitment to the professional growth of professional bar communicators.

The committee will also consider active participation in some aspect of professional communications and public relations activity. Examples are teaching a course, pursuing an accreditation program, working actively in PRSA, IABC, WICI, or some other national, statewide or local communications group.

NOMINATIONS
All members of the NABE Communications Section are eligible for nomination, with the exception of the current and immediate past chairs of the Section. Nominations may be submitted by any member of NABE. Nominations must be complete and submitted on the official nomination form. Additional supporting materials are welcomed. Multiple nominations for the same individual from different members are permissible, as long as all nominations are complete and are submitted in the proper format.