QLS Awards

Our awards shine a light on the exemplary efforts of Queensland’s legal professionals—highlighting good law, good lawyers, for the public good.

They provide the opportunity for outstanding solicitors, teams and organisations to showcase their ingenuity and contribution to both the legal profession and the broader community. 

Nominations are only accepted only via our online platform, which allows us to conduct a stringent review of every nomination before judging. Each nomination goes through a detailed and independent review to assess merit, ensure the nomination form has been completed correctly, and that each submission clearly meets the strict criteria and guidelines of our awards.

2020 Award categories are now closed

President’s Medal

QLS Agnes McWhinney Award

Access to Justice Award
—one winner from private practice
—one winner from legal assistance, government or not-for-profit sectors

QLS Emerging Leader Award

First Nations Solicitor of the Year Award

First Nations Student Award

Regional Practitioner of the Year Award

Workplace Culture and Health Award (formerly Diversity and Inclusion Award)
—one individual winner
—one organisational winner