TALS Now Accepting Nominations for Access to Justice Awards

May 31, 2019 - Each fall, TALS presents the Access to Justice Awards to recognize individuals who have contributed to Tennessee's equal justice community. All nominations are due by July 12, 2019. 

The Janice M. Holder Award recognizes a professional in private practice, corporate counsel, a public servant or other social service advocate who has advanced the quality of justice statewide by ensuring that the legal system is open and available to all. Click here to learn more about the award and how to nominate someone for the award.

 The B. Riney Green Award recognizes and emphasizes the value the access to justice community has for a particular kind of accomplishment – one that promotes inter-program cooperation and strengthens access to justice across the state. Click here to learn more about the award and how to nominate someone for the award.

The New Advocate of the Year Award recognizes those who use their legal skills in an active, creative way that produces outstanding benefits for individual clients and the communities in which they live. Eligible nominees have been with their legal services program for five years or less. Click here to learn more about the award and how to nominate someone for the award.

Nomination Timeline

The 2019 nomination period is open. You have until Friday, July 12, 2019 to nominate someone for one of these prestigious awards.

Selection and Presentation of Awards

An ad hoc awards committee selects award winners. The awards will be presented Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in conjunction with  Equal Justice University.