Explain how the nominee is a person of integrity and adheres to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession. Give specific examples.

Describe how the nominee demonstrates superior professional competence.

Describe in detail an extraordinary professional accomplishment of the nominee that benefits the nation, the state, or the local community in which the lawyer or judge lives.

Explain how the nominee has made a significant lasting contribution to the nation, the state, or the community in which the nominee lives or serves.

Please provide a complete resume that includes dates of:

• Service to and on behalf of the State Bar of Michigan
• Other service to the legal profession
• Service to the public
• Any awards the nominee may have received

Optional: List news, magazine, radio, and TV features about the nominee’s accomplishments (do not submit actual articles or DVDs).
State date/page and media e.g. 12/12/07, p. 12, Lansing State Journal, "Lawyer Begins TLC Program in Schools"

Please provide a letter written by the nominator explaining why the nominee should be considered for the award. The letter should be signed by the nominator and any additional supporters. One dated and signed letter is required, it can be e-mailed to Joyce Nordeen at jnordeen@mail.michbar.org, faxed to her attention at (517) 482-6248, or sent by mail. Please note in your communication the name of the award and the nominee's name.

Ms. Joyce Nordeen
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48933-2012
Phone: (517) 346-6373

Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2013