Student Resources – Student of the Year Award

2026 Winner: Caroline Sotonova (CA)
2025 Winner: Carrie Warr (VA)
2024 Winner: Amelia Reece (GA)

The purpose of the NALA Student of the Year Award is to recognize outstanding achievement by a full-time student in good standing at any college, junior college, or other school pursuing a course of study as a paralegal.

The recipient of the award receives:

  • Recognition during the Annual Membership Meeting at the NALA Conference & Expo
  • Travel expenses for the conference paid by NALA – per diem (two days), one-night hotel, round-trip coach airfare, and Day One registration fee
  • The Paralegal’s Companion: Fundamentals for Legal Practitioners and Those Preparing for the CP® Exam book

Current student members of NALA in good standing are eligible for nomination.

Nominations are due by March 1.