A nomination is considered complete when the following materials are submitted:

• The IU Robert H. McKinney Alumni Association Award cover page
• At least two letters of nomination from a colleague, department chair, or other person with specific knowledge on the candidate’s credentials
• The nominee’s vitae
• Any additional supporting documents the nominator deems important to demonstrate this nominee’s credentials for the selected award

Since these awards recognize alumni who have brought honor to their alma mater through distinguished career service, achievement, and/or extraordinary service to the School of Law, please include specific examples of the nominee’s achievements, including any service by the nominee on boards, committees, and organizations at the department, school, campus, university, state, or national level.

The IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law Alumni Association gives the following awards.

This award is presented annually to an Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law alumnus. There are between one and three recipients who are chosen every year from more than 5,500 alumni. Those chosen have to meet the following criteria:

1. Service and outstanding contributions have been made by the honoree to the legal profession, their community, and/or their alma mater. The recipient is proving they are distinguishing themselves in their profession, bringing honor to their alma mater, and showing potential for continued success in their field.
2. The recipient will be in their early- to mid-career stage (having received their degree from the law school within the last ten years).