The Washington State Paralegal Association is seeking nominations for its annual awards to be presented at the WSPA Members’ Annual Meeting/Award Luncheon on April 14 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. The nomination deadline is March 25.

The six awards to be presented are:

Paralegal of the Year: To recognize outstanding performance by paralegals in Washington. The candidate does not need to be a WSPA member to qualify.

Lifetime Achievement Award: To recognize true leaders and role models for the paralegal profession. This candidate will have at minimum of 20 years demonstrated experience in the legal field, at least 10 years performing paralegal duties, and at least 10 years as a WSPA member. The candidate’s curriculum vitae should be attached to the nomination.

WSPA Volunteer of the Year: Awarded to a member of WSPA management for the current year and nominated by WSPA management for outstanding service to the association.

Paralegal Pro Bono Award: To recognize the commitment of paralegals to the delivery of pro bono legal services. The candidate does not need to be a WSPA member to qualify. (Paralegals may nominate themselves for this award.)

Paralegal Community Service Award: To recognize the commitment of paralegals to community service. The candidate does not need to be a WSPA member to qualify. (Paralegals may nominate themselves for this award.)

Paralegal Student Scholarship: Awarded to a student enrolled in a two- or four-year paralegal program affiliated with a state-certified institution or any ABA-approved paralegal education program. Scholarship considerations include enrollment in at least nine credit hours per quarter, GPA and financial need. WSPA membership may be considered, but is not required. The winner will receive a $1,000 check for tuition and books. (Students may nominate themselves for this award.)

Nomination forms are available at the WSPA web site: www.wspaonline.org. Nominations should include a letter describing why the paralegal nominated is deserving of the award.