Nomination Deadline is Feb. 28 for Trailblazer Award, Guardian of Diversity Award The awards recognize individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to diversity and inclusion.The Hon. Bernette Joshua Johnson Trailblazer Award recognizes individual attorneys and judges who champion the ideals set forth by Hon. Bernette Joshua Johnson, the first African-American chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, who has always exhibited an unwavering commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The Guardian of Diversity Award recognizes local and specialty bar associations, courts, law firms/departments, community organizations (which includes non-profits and public interest organizations), and educational organizations (which include law schools and schools with a law-related program) that implement and advance diversity programs to promote and support diversity in the legal community. Please note than an individual is not eligible to apply for this award - groups only. Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 is the nomination deadline for two LSBA awards. Learn more about these two awards and submit a nomination at: https://www.lsba.org/Diversity/AwardsSubcommittee.aspx.