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2026 Access to Justice Awards

NOMINATION FORM

Honoring extraordinary service in the public interest by individuals and organizations in northwest Ohio.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Access to Justice Awards Breakfast. This is your opportunity to nominate individuals, organizations and businesses for their extraordinary assistance in helping people living in poverty in northwest Ohio receive fairness and equal justice. The deadline for entries is Monday, June 22, 2026.

Nominations may be submitted for the Public Interest Law Award for attorneys and law firms, and the Community Advocacy Award for activism and long-term enhancements for people living in poverty. Honorees will be recognized at the 2026 Access to Justice Awards Breakfast to be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at The Glass City Center.

Please direct any questions to Diana Anderson, Director of Development and Communications at danderson@ablelaw.org; or Jennifer Snedigar, Regional Director of Development at jsnedigar@ablelaw.org.

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Public Interest Law Award - Consistent commitment over time and the pro bono nature of the work are considered for this award.

1. Describe how the individual or firm you are nominating represents or has represented clients who are persons of color or have a disability, or are disadvantaged.

2. Please describe how the individual or firm you are nominating has made a significant or lasting benefit to the clients represented.

3. Describe the urgency, difficulty, or novelty, along with the impact of the work provided.

Community Advocacy Award - This award recognizes advocacy and community organizing, rather than direct services.

1. Describe the grassroots organizing, public education, or community advocacy performed by the individual or organization you are nominating.

2. How does this work benefit low-income, disadvantaged persons, or communities?

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