Each year, the Ohio State Bar Association presents the John and Ginny Elam Pro Bono Award at its annual meeting.

The award recognizes a lawyer’s exceptional pro bono legal work in Ohio, which may consist of “pro bono representation necessary to make the system of justice available to all, support to organizations that provide pro bono representation to indigent clients, or time and skills donated to community, governmental, and other activities that promote the common good.”

In addition to the public announcement at the meeting in August, the recipient will receive media recognition and be able to designate a 501(c)(3) organization to receive a $5,000 grant from the Columbus Bar Foundation award fund.

To nominate an individual, send a letter to the Award Selection Committee Chair, Honorable Jeffrey E. Froelich, Second District Court of Appeals of Ohio, 41 N. Perry St., P.O. Box 972, Dayton, Ohio 45422-2170 or an email to froelichj@mcohio.org. Nominations are due July 21 and should include a brief description of the nominee’s qualifications and contact information for the nominee and nominator.