Young Lawyers Conference
Named in honor of its inaugural recipient, R. Edwin Burnette Jr., this award recognizes an outstanding young Virginia lawyer who has demonstrated dedicated service to the Young Lawyers Conference, the legal profession, and the community.
Criminal Law Section
In memory of former Supreme Court of Virginia Chief Justice Harry L. Carrico, this award recognizes an individual (judge, defense attorney, prosecutor, clerk, or other citizen) who has made a singular and unique contribution to the improvement of the criminal justice system in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia State Bar
In memory of Edward L. Chambers Jr., honoring his longstanding, extensive, and selfless volunteer work with the Virginia State Bar, and that of other future recipients.
Diversity Conference
Commemorating the life of Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. and his unceasing devotion to improving diversity and equality in our commonwealth, this award honors a member of the VSB for setting an example that fellow members can emulate.
Military Law Section
Recognizes worthy individuals who have dedicated a significant portion of their time and energy to serving and protecting those who protect and serve us through a Pro Bono practice.
Education of Lawyers Section
Named in honor of its inaugural recipient, William R. Rakes, this award recognizes exceptional leadership and vision in developing and implementing innovative concepts to improve and enhance the state of legal education, and in enhancing relationships and professionalism among members of the academy, the bench, and the bar within the legal profession in Virginia.
General Practice Section
Recognizes an outstanding lawyer who embodies the highest tradition of personal and professional excellence in Virginia, enhances the image and esteem of attorneys in the commonwealth, and has devoted significant amounts of time, efforts, and/or funds to activities that benefit their community.
Family Law Section
Honors an individual or organization who has consistently given freely of time, talent and energies to provide valuable services in advancing family, domestic relations or juvenile law in Virginia, whether such services are rendered to the Virginia legal community or directly to the citizens of Virginia.
Family Law Section
Named for Betty A. Thompson, this award recognizes and honors an individual who has made a substantial contribution to the practice and administration of family law in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Real Property Section
Awarded by the section and Virginia Continuing Legal Education to honor men and women who embody the highest ideals and expertise in the practice of real estate law.
Access to Legal Services Committee
Named in memory of Oliver White Hill, this award honors extraordinary law student achievement in the areas of pro bono publico and under-compensated public service work in Virginia.
Access to Legal Services Committee
The Frankie Muse Freeman Organizational Pro Bono Award honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the area of pro bono legal services for the poor.
Access to Legal Services Committee
Named for the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr., this award honors those attorneys and attorney groups that have made outstanding pro bono contributions.
Access to Legal Services Committee
Recognizes an outstanding legal aid attorney who is an employee of a legal aid society licensed by the VSB to operate in Virginia.
Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations
Recognizes a bar association that demonstrates the impact it has made upon the legal community and community at large, regardless of the size of that bar association.
Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations
Recognizes past and presently active leaders of local bar associations who have continued to offer important service to the bench, bar, and public.
Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations
Recognizes past and presently active leaders of specialty bar associations who have continued to offer important service to the bench, bar, and public.
Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations
Honors Virginia lawyers, retired judges, bar associations, law firms, corporate law departments, government law departments and agencies, law schools, or other legal services organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to wellness and well-being in the legal profession.
Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations
Recognizes outstanding projects and programs of local and specialty bar associations. Multiple recipients may be selected each year at the discretion of the judging panel.
Senior Lawyers Conference
Recognizes Virginia lawyers who have been members of the VSB for 50 years.