The Clark County Law Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Liberty Bell Award. The award will be presented to the recipient(s) during a ceremony from 2-3 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at the Historic Fifth Street School, located at 401 South 4th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101.
The recipient of the award is an individual in the community who upholds the rule of law, contributes to good government within the community, stimulates a sense of civic responsibility, and encourages respect for the law in the courts. The recipient’s contribution should speak to the mission of Clark County Law Foundation, which is to "empower Nevada, especially our youth, through education, outreach and service."
Nomination criteria include:
- Promotes a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights;
- Encourages greater respect for the law and the courts;
- Stimulates a deeper sense of individual responsibility so citizens recognize their duties as well as their rights;
- Contributes to the effective functioning of our governmental institutions; and
- Fosters a better understanding and appreciation of the law.
Nominations should consist of the following:
- The nominee's first and last name, address, and phone number; and
- A concise overview of the individual or organization, detailing their significant contributions to the community and how they fulfill the above criteria. The description should also highlight any organizations nominees are presently engaged with and their specific contributions to these entities.
Submit nominations Patrick Montejano at director@clarkcountylawfoundation.org by Friday, March 28.
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