LGA Awards Chart
LGA AWARDS
|
Award |
When Awarded |
Criteria |
Nomination Deadline |
| Cherin Award |
Spring Conference |
An outstanding Deputy or Assistant who has served at least 10 years. |
February 15th |
|
Finnegan Award |
Fall Conference |
An individual who has made significant contributions to local government law or to the LGA. |
July 30th |
|
Special Project Award |
Fall Conference |
A project which has significant importance to LGA or local government generally. |
July 30th |
|
Service Awards |
Fall Conference |
15, 20, 25 or 30 years of local government service. |
July 30th |
|
Retiree Recognition |
Spring or Fall Conference |
A retiring LGA member employed full-time or serving as Chief Legal Counsel for a county, city or town for 15 years or more. |
February 15th for Spring Conference |
*When the date falls on a weekend, the deadline is the next business day.
OTHER AWARDS
|
Award |
When Awarded |
Criteria |
Nomination Deadline |
|
Virginia Law Fellows |
January |
Active VSB member for 10 years |
August 29, 2011 |
|
Virginia State Bar (VSB) Award of Merit |
June |
For outstanding projects sponsored by specialty bar associations (such as the Local Government Law Specialty Bar) |
April 29, 2011 |