The ATTORNEY ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR AWARD will receive the following in honor of their service and dedication:

-A paid registration to the 2021 Celebrate Kids! Conference*
-Two nights paid at the Hyatt Regency during the 2021 Conference
-Recognition at the 2021 Ohio CASA Day in Ohio


Nomination Process
All questions must be answered using the online form below. Please limit each answer to 250 words.

All materials must be received by Ohio CASA/GAL Association by August 15, 2020.

In addition, you may submit an additional brief letter of support by someone who has knowledge of the nominee’s skills and devotion to CASA and its mission. Submission of letters of support should be done via email to kglumac@ohiocasa.org by the aforementioned deadline. All nominators will receive email confirmation that their submission was received by Ohio CASA/GAL Association.

*Due to Covid-19, Ohio CASA had to make the tough decision to cancel the 2020 Celebrate Kids! Conference. Therefore, award winners will enjoy free registration and hotel lodging for the 2021 Celebrate Kids! Conference which will take place on October 4 - 6, 2021. Please note that the 2021 conference takes place on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

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* 1. ATTORNEY ADVOCATE Nominee

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* 2. Individual Making Nomination

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* 3. Why is this nominee deserving of recognition? Please explain and provide examples of how the attorney has advocated for the best interest of children.

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* 4. Describe how the nominee has shown leadership and innovation in supporting CASA within the judicial community and public at large.

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* 5. Describe how the nominee exemplifies a high level of professional ethics and respect for the role of the CASA/GAL volunteer.

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* 6. Do you (or other individuals) plan to provide supplemental documentation in support of this nominee? If so, please forward any and all supporting documentation to kglumac@ohiocasa.org

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