Lifetime Achievement Award
Barbara Smallwood
2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Purpose
The purpose is to recognize a member who has shown exemplary dedication over an extended period of time to the American Lawyers Alliance through:
- Accepting positions of leadership and accomplishing ALA objectives;
- Continuing support of the American Lawyers Alliance when active on the national level;
- Communicating the objectives of the American Lawyers Alliance and encouraging its programs on a local and/or national level; and
- Displaying an attitude which encourages an interchange of ideas and experiences without sacrificing her/his own convictions.
Nominations
An individual or individuals, may be nominated for the award by the general membership and/or the Board of Directors. The President will appoint a committee to review nomination(s) and issue recommendation(s) to the Board of Directors.
Awards
Eligibility
Any longstanding member of the American Lawyers Alliance may be nominated.
Entry Rules
A maximum of a two-page endorsement letter for the nominee, providing details of activities and describing projects and/or activities which prompted the nomination. Include awards from the ALA and/or other legal and community organizations.
Deadline
Entries must be postmarked no later than October 15th, and sent to to:
Rita Thompson
8900 Vista Verde
San Antonio, TX 78255
thompsonrita21@yahoo.com