AWARD: The Probate Estate Planning and Trust Section will honor an individual nominated by their professional peers, for meritorious service to the practice of probate estate and trust law in the State of South Carolina. The honoree will be selected by the Section Selection Committee, which shall consist of the current Section chair, immediate past chair, and chair elect. The recipient will be recognized at an appropriate venue of the Section chair's choosing.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The nominee must be:

• Admitted to the South Carolina Bar and in good standing
• Practicing or teaching in the area of probate, estate and trust law for the last 10 years At least 50 percent of the time or, if retired, having actively practiced or taught in the area of probate, estate and trust law at least 50 percent of the time for the 10 years immediately preceding such retirement
• A member of the South Carolina Bar Probate Estate Planning and Trust Section
• Alive at the time nominated
• Public officials and sitting judges or members of the Section Selection Committee are not eligible.

NOMINATION PACKET: To ensure completeness of the nomination packet, it should

1. Nomination Form. Prior to submission, please verify that the nominee is eligible for the award for which he or she is being nominated.
2. References. Please submit three (3) references and letters of recommendation. Please note that the nominator will serve as one (1) reference. Statements are not required to be on letterhead.
3. Nominee's Biography. Please provide this information as it should appear in promotional and event materials.
4. Misc. Materials. Materials which demonstrate the nominee's community or legal Contribution, including articles, brochures and other documentation, are welcomed but not required.

Please submit all items under the same cover. A nomination will not be considered until all

PREVIOUS NOMINATIONS: Please note candidates that were nominated the prior year but not selected will automatically be considered and will have the option to submit updates and/or supplements to their prior application.

Please answer the questions below by explaining how the nominee meets the criteria, specify the nature of the community and the professional contributions and services and identify those who have benefited. If necessary, please feel free to attach additional pages.

REFERENCES: In addition to the nominator, please provide the names and contact information of two (2) references who are aware of the nominee's community or legal contributions. Please remember to include letters of recommendation. Statements are not required to be on letterhead.

Please submit the nomination packet along with letters of recommendation and any additional supporting documents by April 11th to:

Tara Goff Caine
South Carolina Bar
950 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29201

tcaine@scbar.org

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Caine via email or by calling (803) 576-3766.