How to nominate
Please submit, in no more than 1000 words, specific achievements relating to the nominee's career, paying particular attention to the criteria for the award you are submitting a nomination for (CVs will not be accepted).
Nominees are judged by their achievements in the category for which they have been nominated.
Award nominees must be qualified solicitors working in Yorkshire.
For all awards, achievements outside of the category will be taken into account, including nonlegal work, contributions to the community and pro-bono work.
Nominees should stand out from their colleagues as lawyers who have made a significant impact in their field. Particular note will be made of the nominees' impact in Yorkshire and for Yorkshire - 'Putting Yorkshire on the map'.
Multiple entries are permitted.
Rules and guidelines
The decision of the judging panel is at its absolute discretion and is final. There is no right of appeal against any decision.
The Judging panel will not be able to provide any feedback at any stage of the judging process. In judging, the judges will use their skill and judgment, considering information that is put to them in the nomination form and supporting documentation, their knowledge and experience of the legal profession and of the wider community.
The presentations to all finalists in each category will take place at the awards dinner.
All finalists will be invited to attend (at their own cost) and will be given priority ticket allocation.
The Closing date for nominations is Friday 8th July 2011.
All nominees will be notified whether they are through to the final by 5th August 2011. Please would all nominators and nominees ensure that the date of the awards is in their diaries.
All nominations are treated as entirely confidential.