What document formats are accepted online?
The preferred format for nomination letters and supporting documentation is PDF.
When is the nomination deadline?
The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14
What additional documentation can be submitted?
Relevant supporting information could be the nominee's resume, news accounts of his or her public service or supporting letters describing his or her public service.
Are there any word counts for the nomination materials?
The nomination letter should be no more than 2,500 words. Any additional supporting materials should not exceed 20 pages total.
Is it possible to mail the nomination instead of submitting it online?
Yes, nomination letters and supporting materials may be mailed to:
Professor Clark D. Cunningham, Chair
Johnson Award Selection Committee
Georgia State University College of Law
P.O. Box 4037
Atlanta, GA 30302-4037
Is it possible to email the nomination letter and any supporting documentation instead of using GoFileDrop?
Yes, you may email the letter and any supporting documentation to award@gsulaw.net. We kindly request that you complete the online form and note that complete documentation will be e-mailed separately.
If I wish to submit additional information to support a submitted nomination, what do I do?
You may send any additional supporting materials separate from your original nomination by Friday, Dec. 14 to award@gsulaw.net or mail to the above address. Please include a descriptive subject line or note, such as "Additional documentation: John Smith nomination."
Who are the members of the 2013 Award Selection committee?
The 2013 Award Committee Chair is Clark D. Cunningham, W. Lee Burge Professor of Law and Ethics. Other committee members are: Linda DiSantis (J.D. '88); Ramsey Knowles (J.D. '05); Ben Johnson III; and Professors Cassady V. Brewer, Sylvia Caley, Paul Milich, Charity Scott and Tanya Washington.
Who do I contact for additional information?
Award Committee Chair Clark Cunningham.