Law, Youth & Citizenship Program
of the New York State Bar Association
2008 Zullo Distinguished Service Award
Nomination Information
The Law, Youth & Citizenship Program of the New York State Bar
Association is accepting nominations for the Emil Zullo Distinguished
Service Award. You may nominate an educator for this award.
PURPOSE:
To recognize the New York educator who has made an outstanding
contribution to law-related education (LRE) and whose programs: 1)
foster understanding of the values of our legal and judicial systems; 2)
inform and educate students as to the roles in society of the law, the
courts, law enforcement agencies and the legal profession; 3) stimulate
a deeper sense of individual responsibility, instruct students to
recognize responsibility and instruct students to recognize their
duties, as well as their rights; 4) encourage effective law-related
education programs in their schools and communities; and 5) increase
communication and understanding among students, educators and those
involved professionally in the legal system.
ELIGIBILITY:
Any K-12 public or nonpublic school educator in the State of New York
who has:
been active in LRE for at least three years;
participated in the development of materials and programs,
or made other important contributions that have an impact on students
and others and that are recognized at the local and state levels;
voluntarily given his/her time and resources in support of
LRE, such as serving on planning committees, reviewing materials and
programs and responding to requests for assistance; and
not previously received this award.
ENTRY RULES:
1. All entries must be submitted in typed format.
2. Entries may be submitted by applicant or by nomination.
3. One original is required per nominee.
4. Each application must include the following:
a) Cover letter
b) Resume of applicant (maximum of one page)
c) Summary of LRE activities (maximum of one page)
d) Letters of support (maximum of 5, may be handwritten or
typed). Letters of support should include educators, students and
community resource persons.
e) Include documentary materials such as newspaper articles,
teaching outline, examples of resource materials utilized, pictures of
events and/or a bibliography of law-related educational materials
developed by applicant. No videotapes please.
DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked/received
no later than Nov. 28, 2008. Send nominations to:
Law, Youth & Citizenship Program
Zullo Distinguished Service Award
c/o New York State Bar Association
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
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