Join Us For The Access to Justice Awards: Friday, June 20, 2025

Each year Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO), Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), and the Toledo Bar Association (TBA) host the Access to Justice Awards Ceremony to recognize extraordinary service in the public interest and community advocacy. Individuals and organizations in northwest Ohio are honored for their outstanding contributions to promoting and providing access to justice for underprivileged and underserved people.

This year's event has a new format and time. The Access to Justice Awards is scheduled for Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Pinnacle in Maumee from 8-9:30 a.m. This year's event will be a breakfast.

We are currently seeking nominations for the Public Interest Law Award and the Community Service Award. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, April 25, 2025. You can access the online nomination form here or request a copy of the form by contacting Carmen Vega-Pérez at cvega@ablelaw.org or (419) 930-2515.