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Nominations Open for Distinguished Lawyer & David H. Walter Awards

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The Austin Bar is now accepting nominations for its Distinguished Lawyer and David H. Walter Community Excellence awards.

The Distinguished Lawyer Award is presented at the annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala and recognizes the dedication and hard work of an attorney who has practiced for 30 years or more and has significantly contributed to the profession and the community.

Click here to see past recipients.

The David H. Walter Community Excellence Award is presented at the annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala to an Austin Bar member who has recently made a significant impact in the community and, at the same time, raised the profile of the profession.

Click here to see past recipients.

The deadline for nominations is Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. There is no limit on the number of nominations an individual may submit. The recipients will be honored at the 2026 Austin Bar Foundation Gala.

Click here to submit a nomination for the Distinguished Lawyer Award.

Click here to submit a nomination for the David H. Walter Community Excellence Award.