The Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award.

Presented by the Chief Justice

The purpose of the Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award is to recognize, when appropriate, a voluntary bar association which has demonstrated a significant contribution in the delivery of legal services to individuals or groups on a pro bono basis.

Unlike the Tobias Simon and Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Awards, the Voluntay Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award is not an annual award.

Indian River County Bar Association

The Indian River County Bar Association is a voluntary bar association which has served the Indian River County legal community since 1984, the year of its incorporation. Indian River County Bar Association members devote their energy, resources and attention to public services, charitable organizations, and informing the public of the importance and privilege of being a citizen of this country. One program the bar uses to reach the community is a monthly local access television' show discussing topics of interest to the public. The pro bono services provided by members of the Indian River County Bar Association have continued over the years, including those years preceding the formal incorporation of the bar association. The Indian River County Bar Association works hand in hand with Florida Rural Legal Services in order to ensure the provision of attorney services to those who, because of financial conditions, are unable to afford the services of a lawyer.

The Indian River County Bar Association established a formal Pro Bono Committee a number of years ago. For the past several years the Indian River County Bar Association has been able to place, into the hands of a...