Do you know a paralegal that goes above and beyond?
Someone that has created a lasting legacy to the paralegal profession through their leadership and contributions?
A mentor and advocate who gives back to the legal community in powerfully impactful ways?
Or someone who is new to the paralegal profession and demonstrates a progressive attitude and dedication toward paralegal development?
MPA invites you to nominate a paralegal you feel reflects the best qualities of our profession, in one or more MPA Awards this year:
Outstanding Paralegal Newcomer Award – This award recognizes an individual member with less than 5 years of experience in the paralegal profession who exhibits the delivery of quality legal services to the legal community.
Outstanding Paralegal Award – This award recognizes an individual whose on-the-job achievements have significant contributions to the paralegal profession, his or her employer and colleagues.
Barbara Peppersack Lifetime Services Award – This award recognizes an individual member, who has been a member of the MPA for at least 15 years, and has made significant contributions to MPA, NFPA, and the paralegal profession through volunteering, mentoring, and promoting the paralegal profession.
Tina M. Johnson Legal Service Impact Award – This award honors a paralegal (minimum of 8 years in the profession) whose dedication to their peers and community sets a powerful example for the profession. Named for Tina’s unwavering commitment and compassionate leadership, promotion of certification and paralegal education, this award recognizes individuals who actively mentor, volunteer, and inspire those around them. Recipients embody humility, heart, and a genuine desire to give back – creating lasting, positive change in the legal industry and uplifting both colleagues and the wider community.
You can access the nomination form here. You do NOT have to be a member to submit a nomination, but the nominee must be an MPA member in good standing.
Nominations are due no later than October 1, 2026.
Thank you for acknowledging the best of the best in the MPA and the paralegal profession!
Do you know a paralegal that goes above and beyond?
Someone that has created a lasting legacy to the paralegal profession through their leadership and contributions?
A mentor and advocate who gives back to the legal community in powerfully impactful ways?
Or someone who is new to the paralegal profession and demonstrates a progressive attitude and dedication toward paralegal development?
MPA invites you to nominate a paralegal you feel reflects the best qualities of our profession, in one or more MPA Awards this year:
Outstanding Paralegal Newcomer Award – This award recognizes an individual member who is a new paralegal and exhibits the delivery of quality legal services to the legal community.
Outstanding Paralegal Award – This award recognizes an individual whose on-the-job achievements have significant contributions to the paralegal profession, his or her employer and colleagues.
Barbara Peppersack Lifetime Services Award – This award recognizes an individual member, who has been a member of the MPA for at least 15 years, and has made significant contributions to MPA, NFPA, and the paralegal profession through volunteering, mentoring, and promoting the paralegal profession.
Tina M. Johnson Legal Service Impact Award – This award honors a paralegal (minimum of 8 years in the profession) whose dedication to their peers and community sets a powerful example for the profession. Named for Tina’s unwavering commitment and compassionate leadership, promotion of certification and paralegal education, this award recognizes individuals who actively mentor, volunteer, and inspire those around them. Recipients embody humility, heart, and a genuine desire to give back – creating lasting, positive change in the legal industry and uplifting both colleagues and the wider community.
You can access the nomination form here. You do NOT have to be a member to submit a nomination, but the nominee must be an MPA member in good standing.
MPA AWARDS