This program lets outstanding state and local programs get the national recognition they deserve. Awards are given to programs that have found creative ways of reaching out to schools and the community, and have forged strong partnerships with other groups to deliver the message about the benefits of the rule of law.

Activity Award Winners Will

• be honored at a special presentation at the ABA Mid-Year Meeting
• receive a gift certificate for the Law Day Store
• be featured in ABA's national publicity effort and the ABA Journal

Purpose of the Competition

The awards program showcases effective and innovative Law Day activities and lets us share these models with others throughout the country. Tell us about your outstanding Law Day activities that expand the public's understanding of the rule of law and appreciation of the positive role law plays in our society.

Prizes

If you win, you'll get an inscribed plaque at the ABA Mid-Year Meeting in February. You'll also receive a credit of $100 toward purchase of Law Day materials, and your winning entry will be prominently featured in next year's planning guide and our website.

Who Can Enter

All organizations conducting current year Law Day activities are eligible.

How to Enter

You can enter only by mail. (No fax or e-mail entries will be accepted this year.)

Please include five (5) copies of entire entry set (collated), including

1. Entry Form (signed original and four photocopies)
2. Activity Narrative (not to exceed 750 words) showing how the entry met each of the selection criteria
3. Supporting Materials if any, such as newspaper articles about your activity, letters of support and thanks, etc. (not to exceed 15 pages on 8 1/2"x 11" paper)
4. Work Products, if any, such as:
• videotaped mock trials or transcripts of original mock trials
• photos of school displays or exhibits of winning posters/photos
• handouts for the public and students
• posters and any other educational materials you have developed

Sorry, we can't return entries.

How Entries Are Judged

We judge entries on how the activity:

• expands public awareness of the rule of law;
• highlights this year's theme;
• reaches people;
• impacts media coverage;
• creates community partnerships and networking opportunities;
• projects quality and innovation;
• extends beyond Law Day with ongoing school or community activities)

Awards are given to entries in the three categories based on budget size for the Law Day program.

1. Budget less than $1,000.
2. Budget more than $1,000 but less than $5,000.
3. Budget greater than $5,000.

Deadline

Entries must be postmarked by June 13, 2008 to be considered. Send five (5) collated copies of each entry set to:

Law Day Outstanding Activity Awards
ABA Division for Public Education
Mail Stop 20.2
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610

For information, call 312-988-5735.