Time Running out for NABE Award Nominations!
What do John Norwine, Alexa Giacomini and the Rhode Island Bar Association have in common?  They were all honored with NABE awards in 2016 for, respectively, professional excellence, contributions to the NABE organization/membership, and innovation in community and educational outreach.  If you know a deserving individual or bar association, please nominate them this year for one of NABE’s highest honors: The 2017 Bolton Award and the 2017 Peer Excellence Award for individuals and the 2017 NABE/LexisNexis Community and Educational Outreach Awards for organizations. To view the criteria for each award as well as nomination requirements, visit the NABE awards page and click on the name of the award in which you are interested.  New this year:  requirements for the LexisNexis award open eligibility to include specialty and international organizations.  The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 14. 

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