Alumni Awards Nomination Form

Awarded in the fall at the Pro Bono Kick Off reception to two graduates - experienced and more recent - who have shown a commitment to Pro Bono work. Recipients have made pro bono work an integral part of their professional lives and have distinguished themselves for their exceptional and long-standing commitment to pro bono, the quality of their work and its impact on the community.

The Silver Shingle Award was established in 1967 to recognize distinguished graduates who contributed significantly to the legal profession, to the community and to the School of Law. These awards are presented during reunion weekend in the fall at the Annual Reunion Gala Dinner and Silver Shingle Awards Presentation.

This award is presented to the alumna/us whose contributions within her/his profession exemplify leadership, ethics, and integrity, and whose accomplishments reflect great credit upon their profession.

This award is presented to the alumna/us who has made a significant contribution to her/his community either through a volunteer or appointed position.

This award is presented to the alumna/us whose participation in the affairs of the School of Law exemplifies the thoughtful concern of the graduate through continuing support of legal education at Boston University.

The Cohen Award is given annually to recognize a member of the School of Law's administrative staff who has shown unselfish and distinguished service to the School. This award is presented during reunion weekend in the fall at the Annual Reunion Gala Dinner and Silver Shingle Awards Presentation.

This award is presented to the alumna/us whose performance and commitment, in ten years or less since graduation, reflects great credit upon the School of Law. This award is presented during reunion weekend in the fall at the Annual Reunion Gala Dinner and Silver Shingle Awards Presentation.

Awarded at the 1L Mentor Program Kick Off reception each fall to an alumnus/na who has demonstrated a superior commitment to the program and their student mentees.