Harvesters of Hope Wins International Award
- Harvesters of Hope
- Aug 5
- 1 min read
Montgomery, AL—August 5, 2026 — The Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA) has awarded Harvesters of Hope one of only 10 annual awards granted to competitors representing more than 250 organizations. Established in 1964, ACLEA is an international association. ACLEA members are professionals in the fields of continuing legal education and legal publishing. Its annual ACLEA’s Best Awards are highly competitive, and winning projects represent the highest level of achievement for the staff and volunteers involved.
An award for outstanding achievement was given to Harvesters of Hope- the Steven Leleiko Memorial Award for Professional Excellence in Public Interest category.
"Receiving the Steven Leleiko Memorial Award for Professional Excellence in Public Interest is a profound honor," stated Tom Heflin, Executive Director of Harvesters of Hope. "This tribute belongs to our entire community- our participants, grantors, board members, and staff—whose daily commitment guarantees that dignity, equity, and opportunity remain within reach for everyone. We proudly share this achievement with the people we serve."
Harvesters of Hope is a nonprofit established in 2025 that exists to grow the legal profession in Alabama’s small towns and underserved communities. Its mission is to improve access to justice, strengthen the administration of the courts, support economic development, and help revitalize Alabama's small towns. You may visit www.harvestersofhope.org for more information.
ACLEA formally presented the award to Harvesters of Hope at the Annual Meeting of ACLEA held in Boston, MA on July 26, 2026.
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