2025 FBA Chapter Awards
Nominations for the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association's Chapter Awards are now open.
The awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting on August 7, 2025. To make a nomination, please submit the appropriate award cover page and the information requested. Award submission packets may be sent/hand-delivered to the FBA office (500 Poydras St., B-245, New Orleans, LA 70130) or emailed to dskrmetta@nofba.org. Nominations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025. The selection committee thanks you in advance for your submissions.
Awards
President’s Award
This award recognizes demonstrated leadership in and outstanding service to the legal profession and to the larger community. The award may be conferred upon an individual or a group.
Professionalism Award
This award honors the late John R. “Jack” Martzell. The award recognizes an attorney who best exemplifies outstanding professionalism in the practice of law.
Public Service & Pro Bono Award
This award honors the late Camille Gravel, a champion in the battle for civil rights and equal justice irrespective of financial means. The award recognizes an attorney who has done substantial pro bono or public service legal work. The award may be conferred upon an individual or a group.