Innovation Award Ceremony

The NYSBA Innovations Awards recognize Bar Associations for adapting to the needs of their members and the community at large by introducing innovative programs, ideas, and methodologies that benefit everyone involved. 

Congratulations to the 2020 Winners!

Category: Smaller Bar Association

• Presented to the: Dominican Bar Association | In Recognition of:  Donating and delivering $10,000 worth of essential foods to at-risk families in the South Bronx
• Presented to the: Muslim Bar Association of New York | In Recognition of: Program collaboration for members and communities most affected by COVID-19

Category: Medium Bar Association

• Presented to the: Metropolitan Black Bar Association | In Recognition of: Program collaboration for members and communities most affected by COVID-19
• Presented to the: Onondaga County Bar Association | In Recognition of: The Bond, Schoeneck & King Series on Race and Justice in Central New York

Category: Larger Bar Association

• Presented to the: Asian American Bar Association of New York | In Recognition of:  The report “A Rising Tide of Hate and Violence Against Asian Americans in New York During COVID-19.”
• Presented to the: New York County Lawyers Association | In Recognition of:  The COVID-19 Resource Center for lawyers

Congratulations to the Winners and thanks to all the Bar Associations that participated. We encourage you to put forward your nominations for 2021.