To celebrate its 10th Year Anniversary, the International Law Association, Nigerian Branch will present four categories of awards to international law practitioners and scholars that have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership, and distinction in international law. The awards will be presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the Branch on April 4-5, 2024 in Abuja. ·

• Outstanding Achievement Medal      
• Distinguished Service Award (ILA-NG members only)
• ILA Book Prize
• Emerging Star Award for an Outstanding Young Professional

ILA Outstanding Achievement Medal

The ILA Outstanding Achievement Medal will be presented to a distinguished person of Nigerian or other nationality for outstanding life time contributions in the field of international law. Such contributions might include, but are not limited to service to an international or continental organization, a State, or an international court or tribunal; or to teaching, research, or scholarship in the field of international law. While candidates are reviewed comprehensively, factors considered may include consideration of an individual’s specific extraordinary service initiatives and/or sustained superior contributions to the field of international law over a number of years, as well as visionary and innovative leadership.

The inaugural prize was presented in 2023 to Chief Bayo Ojo, SAN, former Attorney General of the Federation of Nigeria and former member of the International Law Commission.

Recipients of this annual award need not be current members of the Branch.

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award will recognize Branch members that have made outstanding contributions to the Nigerian Branch over a period of time. Such contributions may include to the Executive Council, Committees, and/or the annual events of the Branch. In choosing the recipient, the Selection Committee may consider an individual’s specific extraordinary service initiatives and/or sustained superior contributions to the Branch over a number of years.

Recipients of this annual award must be current members of the branch.

ILA Book Prize

 The ILA Book Prize recognizes the best book of the Year on international law published by a Nigerian scholar. Eligible books must have been published within the calendar year of nomination or the preceding calendar year. For this year, eligible books must have been published within the last 24-month period ending on February 1, 2024. The subject matter of the book must fall into the broadly defined category of international law.

Recipients of this annual award need not be current members of the Branch.

Emerging Star Award for an Outstanding Young

Professional

The ILA Emerging Star Award for an Outstanding Young Professional who is under 40 years of age as of February 1, 2024. In selecting the recipient, the Committee will consider the nominee’s track record of outstanding and special achievements in international law (both public or private) and the potential for future leadership and excellence. Such evidence of achievement may include involvement of notable cases, arbitration, book or journal publications, advocacy or client service in the international public or private law; past and present involvement or leadership in professional organizations, including the ILA; contributions to mentoring or special initiatives; and involvement in the community through pro bono legal services relating to international law.

Recipients of this annual award need not be current members of the Branch.

Nominations

Eligible candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by others. Such nominations should be in the form of a letter accompanied by a detailed CV outlining the specific award and how the candidate meets the award criteria. Nomination for the book award should provide full information about the book, including the name of publisher and year of publication. 

Nominations to: Chairperson of the Conference Organizing Committee: conferences@ila-nigeria.org.n

Deadline: 30 March, 2024.