Nominations open for 2026 Bernard P. Becker Awards

Each year, the MSBA honors those who exemplify the legacy of Bernard P. Becker, a champion of legal rights for the vulnerable and those living in poverty.

Three Becker Legal Services Staff awards are presented annually to attorneys, paralegals, administrators or other staff employed by a private, nonprofit agency that provides legal services to low-income eligible clients.

The Becker Student Volunteer Award is presented to a law student who has demonstrated a commitment to the provision of legal services to low-income persons.

The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2026.  To nominate someone, please fill out the online form: Bernard P. Becker Award Nominations

More information on the awards and a list of past recipients is here: Becker Awards.