The NACC is looking for people who have tipped the scales in favor of children.  Many children cannot rise above their circumstances without the help of real-life heroes.  Our nation’s courts, clinics, schools, homes, law enforcement agencies and social service organizations are filled with people who have made a difference.  The NACC created the Outstanding Legal Advocacy Award to honor excellence in the field of children’s law, advocacy, and protection.  The NACC presents its Outstanding Legal Advocacy Award annually to individuals and organizations making significant contributions to 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 and policy advocacy.  All child advocates are eligible.

To nominate an oustanding legal advocate, please submit the following documents:

• Completed Nomination Form
• Nomination Letter, which highlights: 
   the nominee’s activities on behalf of children that have significantly promoted the
   protection and welfare of children, 
   the history of the nominee’s involvement in child advocacy work, 
   the nominee’s affiliation with children and youth service organizations, and 
   other relevant information.
• Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• A list of nominee’s affiliations with other children and youth service organizations
• Any supporting materials, such as: letters of support, photographs, newspaper clippings,narratives, or other items describing the candidate’s efforts. 

Please note: Maximum File Size for Attachments is 10MB.

Nominations must be received by August 1st, 2010.