The Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, is seeking nominations for the Wade McCree Jr. Award for the Advancement of Social Justice.
The deadline is Monday, Feb. 15.
The award honors individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the advancement of social justice.
These contributions may include advancing social justice in areas involving poverty, promoting economic or educational opportunity, or fighting discrimination involving race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion or economic status.
The recipient may be selected from any field of endeavor including law, social service, community organization, volunteer activities, journalism, academics, etc.
Nominations should be directed to either co-chair of the Social Justice Committee, Cynthia J. Haffey at haffey@butzel.com or to Susan DeClercq at Susan.DeClercq@usdoj.gov.
Forms are available the co-chairs or Brian Figot at fbamich@fbamich.org.
The award will be presented at the FBA’s March 9 luncheon.
Nomination guidance forms are available from either co-chairs or Brian Figot at fbamich@fbamich.org.
- Posted February 02, 2016
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