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Deadline for Applications

Nominations and supporting material must be filed by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Criteria for Selection
The award recognizes contributions in any or all of the following areas:
- teaching and advancement of Child and Youth Law,
- taking on challenging and precedent-setting cases, or promoting alternative dispute resolution in child and youth matters,
- development of Child and Youth Law, including lecturing, scholarly writing, policy advocacy, and the development of youth-focused legislation or policies, especially those involving interdisciplinary or holistic approaches,
- enhancement of Child and Youth Law practice, and
- leadership in the child and youth legal community.
Eligibility

Any person or group is eligible for the award, except a member of the OBA Board or the Child & Youth Law Section Executive Committee. All eligible candidates must be OBA members.