Justice Awards
The 2009 Law and Justice Awards will be presented on 1 October 2009 at Parliament House, Sydney.
Nominations are now open for :
Nominations are sought for living nominees who meet the following selection criteria:
JUSTICE MEDAL
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Outstanding achievement in improving access to justice
How the person’s achievement in improving access to justice for socially and economically disadvantaged people has been outstanding
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Improving access to justice for socially and economically disadvantaged people in NSW
How has the person’s achievement substantially benefited socially and economically disadvantaged people in NSW?
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Range of work over an extended period or work over a shorter period but of exceptional impact
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Outstanding achievement above the call of duty
Is the outstanding achievement within the expected role of the person or is there an ingredient taking it above and beyond?
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Standing of the nominee in their particular community
Name two referees who can demonstrate/comment on the standing of the person in their particular community
THE ABORIGINAL JUSTICE AWARD
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Outstanding commitment to improving access to justice
How has person’s commitment to improving access to justice for Aboriginal people been outstanding?
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Improving access to justice for Aboriginal people in NSW
How has the person’s commitment substantially benefited Aboriginal people in NSW?
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Range of activities over an extended period or a single significant activity
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Outstanding commitment above the call of duty
Is the nominee’s outstanding commitment within the expected role of the nominee or is there an ingredient that takes it above and beyond the expected role of the nominee?
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Standing of the nominee in their particular community
Name two referees who can demonstrate/comment on the standing of the person in their particular community
THE LAW AND JUSTICE VOLUNTEER AWARD
NB: Not open to legal practitioners
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Outstanding commitment to improving access to justice
How has the person’s commitment, in a voluntary capacity, been outstanding in improving access to justice for socially and economically disadvantaged people?
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Improving access to justice for socially and economically disadvantaged people in NSW
How has the person’s commitment, in a voluntary capacity, substantially benefited socially and economically disadvantaged people in NSW?
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Range of activities over an extended period or a single significant activity
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Standing of the nominee in their particular community
Name two referees who can demonstrate/comment on the standing of the person in their particular community
PRO BONO PARTNERSHIP AWARD
In order of importance:
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The innovative nature of the relationship and the forms of pro bono assistance provided
What aspects of the relationship and the assistance provided are innovative, unique or exceptional?
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The success of the partnership in delivering services to a particular community
To what extent has the partnership led to the better delivery of services to members of the community?
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The duration of the partnership
