DAPA AWARDS

PRESIDENT'S AWARD

Awarded by the President to the elected or appointed officer who, in the President’s opinion, has made the greatest impact on DAPA by supporting DAPA and the Board throughout the year (the recipient of the President’s Award shall possess characteristics such as integrity, professionalism and above all, dedication to DAPA).

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Awarded by the President, after consulting with the Board, to the person who fulfills an elected, appointed or volunteer position or office and who stepped out from the crowd and served DAPA by volunteering and/or participating in various DAPA activities throughout the year.

PARALEGAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

(a) Community Activities (b) General Work Experience (c) Involvement in Professional Organizations (d) Professional & volunteer awards, appointments, offices, etc. (e) Any other applicable activity or honor brought to the attention of the Volunteer Selection Committee

PRO BONO SERVICE AWARD

Given to a member of the Association, who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to pro bono service.

MICHELE M. BOERDER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The purpose of the Michele M. Boerder Lifetime Achievement Award (the "Lifetime Achievement Award") is to recognize continued, longstanding service to DAPA and contributions to the overall paralegal profession. The Lifetime Achievement Award was inspired by the legacy of Michele M. Boerder, CP, TBLS-Paralegal. The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award must have made a lasting legacy through his/her contributions to DAPA, the community and the paralegal profession.