The ABA Tax Section is accepting nominations for the Janet Spragens Pro Bono Award to be presented at the Midyear Meeting in Boca Raton on January 20-22, 2011. The award is given to one or more individuals or law firms that have provided meritorious pro bono service in the representation to low-income taxpayers, based on these criteria:

• Handling a significant number of tax controversies for low-income taxpayers on a pro bono basis over an extended period of time, or intensive involvement over a limited time with significant impact
• Voluntarily forming, operating or participating in organizations, such as low-income taxpayer clinics (LITCs) devoted to representation of low-income taxpayers, particularly if such participation is over an extended period
• Formation, supervision and participation in programs to assist tax controversies, including “attorney of the day” programs for the Tax Court
• Mentoring law students and other individuals who work for LITCs
• Preparation of resource materials for LITCs and other low-income programs
• Providing pro bono legal assistance to tax-exempt organizations, especially those formed to help low-income taxpayers

The deadline for nominations is Monday, November 15, 2010.