{"image":"","content":"<h1>EXCELLENCE IN&nbsp;PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD<\/h1>\r\n<h4>This award will be granted to an alumnus or alumna of Widener University Commonwealth Law School (previously known as Widener Law- Harrisburg) who has exhibited excellence in public service.<\/h4>\r\n<p>In 2016, Widener Law Commonwealth was selected as one of the top law schools for public service. Widener Law Commonwealth, since its founding, has fostered and celebrated contributions to government law. &nbsp;This award continues and enhances that tradition by highlighting the impact of our alumni on the public sector. Nominees must be graduates of Widener Law Commonwealth,&nbsp;<strong>graduating class of 2012 or earlier<\/strong>. &nbsp;A committee consisting of the law school dean, the director of the Law and Government Institute, and a member of the law school&rsquo;s Board of Advisors will select the winner.<\/p>\r\n<p>While nominees must be alumni of Widener Law Commonwealth, anyone may nominate one of our graduates. &nbsp;The selection criteria focus on the nature and impact of the nominee&rsquo;s contributions to public service.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nominations must be submitted by October 6, 2017. The award recipient will be recognized at the law school&rsquo;s Evening at the Capitol event on November 15, 2017.<\/p>\r\n<p>Questions? Contact Professor Jill Family, Director of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:{staticroot}current-students\/academics\/law-and-government-institute\/\">Law and Government Institute<\/a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jefamily@widener.edu\">jefamily@widener.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 717.541.3911.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfpEAWdcPm4fMzQvvD-XpB0fkNYZ55ea08DCmRvB68wCscXIQ\/viewform?embedded=true\" width=\"760\" height=\"1200\" frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\">Loading...<\/iframe><\/p>","box_content":""}