Outstanding Young Lawyer Award

The NACC will present the Annual Outstanding Young Lawyer Award to a young lawyer who has been in practice for five years or less and who has made a significant contribution to the well being of children through legal representation or other advocacy efforts. Nominees’ accomplishments may include work in child welfare, juvenile justice, private custody and adoption or policy advocacy. The award is given annually at the National Child Welfare, Juvenile, and Family Law Conference

Submission deadline is June 1, 2018.

Applications can be submitted via email to conference@naccchildlaw.org

Outstanding Legal Advocacy Award

Each year, the NACC recognizes excellence in the field of children's law through its sponsorship of the NACC Outstanding Legal Advocacy Award. Nominations for the award are solicited nationwide through professional journals, associations, and other organizations. The Outstanding Legal Advocacy Award is given to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to enhancing the well being of children through legal representation and other advocacy efforts. Nominees’ accomplishments may include work in child welfare, juvenile justice, private custody and adoption or policy advocacy. All child advocates are eligible. The award is presented each year at the National Child Welfare, Juvenile, and Family Law Conference.

Submission deadline is June 1, 2018.

Applications can be submitted via email to conference@naccchildlaw.org