The application period for the 2026 Award is now open.
Elaine R. “Boots” Fisher was the wife of former National and Northern District of Ohio Chapter President Stanley M. Fisher. Sadly, in 1989 “Boots” Fisher succumbed to illness. The Elaine R. “Boots” Fisher Award is presented as a memorial to the outstanding and unselfish contributions made by “Boots” Fisher to improve the quality of life and opportunities of all persons. She gave of herself willingly to help others to overcome adversity.
The award is intended to stimulate, encourage and recognize exemplary community, public and charitable service by members of the Federal Bar Association. Nominations should demonstrate:
- Continuous general or specific contributions to community, charitable or public service;
- Specific accomplishments for which the nominee is primarily responsible which serve to enhance, promote and encourage community, charitable and/or public service; and
- Specific personal achievements of the nominee which serve to provide inspiration and hope to others. The charitable contribution made in the name of the recipient reflects the essence of the person in whose honor this award is established.
The charitable contribution made in the name of the recipient reflects the essence of the person in whose honor this award is established. A cash contribution in the amount of $1,000 will be made in the recipient’s name to a charity selected by the recipient. The charity selected must meet the requirements of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions to charitable organizations which promote the provision of legal services and the administration of justice are encouraged but not required.
Award Eligibility
Any member of the Federal Bar Association who has been in good standing for at least two years at the time of nomination is eligible. There is no exclusion for officers, directors or staff of the Federal Bar Association except, only, if a member of the Award Committee is nominated, said member shall resign from the committee and the National President shall select an alternate member from the National Board of Directors to fill the vacancy and the nominee shall thereafter receive full consideration for the award.
Nominations
The nomination letter should not exceed 1,500 words and must include:
(1) A description of the community service, charitable service, or public service performed by the nominee; and
(2) A description of the specific or general accomplishments of the nominee in relation to the community, charitable and/or public service performed.
2026 award applications are due May 15.
Please fill out the following fields in full and upload all supporting documents.
If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact awards@fedbar.org.