2025 NFPA Association Pro Bono Award Application

The Association Pro Bono Award recognizes NFPA® member association that has exhibited outstanding dedication and service in the area of Pro Bono services.

Nomination Process

Anyone may nominate a NFPA® member association for this award. The submission can also be self-nominating. The nomination letter of no more than two (2) pages should outline the specific Pro Bono Program (the “Program”) to be considered and shall include, but not be limited to:

• Name and address of the Association
• Name, address, and telephone number of the nominated Association’s Pro Bono Coordinator or other designated representative
• A description of the target sector of the community for which the Program was developed (e.g. low-income families, children, indigent, battered women, elderly)
• Requirements used to determine if an individual is eligible to participate in the Program
• Name and contact information of the individual or group who developed the Program
• Type of service(s) provided by the Program
• Name and contact information of the supervising attorney for the Program
• The goals of the Program
• Timeline for the Program (when it was started, or will start, anticipated completion date or if it is an ongoing program)

Eligibility/Criteria for Selection

This award is open to all NFPA® Voting Member Associations in good standing. The determination of the award recipient will be at the sole discretion of the Judges. The general criteria includes, but is not limited to:

• The Program must be designed to target a portion of the community which cannot otherwise afford to seek legal assistance
• Each paralegal participating in the Program shall comply with the ethical standards of NFPA® and their local Association
• At no time will the Judges consider the number of hours contributed by the Association’s members nor the number of people assisted in the program.