The State Bar of Texas Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee and Legal Services to the Poor in Criminal Matters Committee are seeking nominations for their Pro Bono Excellence Award and Indigent Defense Award.

These awards honor individuals, groups, and entities that perform exceptional work in the field of legal services to the poor. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 24, and the award recipients will be notified in May.

Award nomination forms are available at www.texasbar.com/probonoawards. For more information about these awards, email the State Bar of Texas Legal Access Division at probono@texasbar.com or call 800-204-2222 or 512-427-1855.