Awards

FAWL and Miami-Dade FAWL have been awarded a $3,000 a Voluntary Bar Association Diversity Leadership Grant by The Florida Bar for funding of a Litigation Skills Workshop, to be held Spring 2012 in collaboration with Judge Gill S. Freeman of Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit. FAWL and Miami-Dade FAWL Diversity Grant Packet

FAWL Awards

FAWL's Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award is awarded annually to a FAWL member who has:

• demonstrated a commitment to the purpose and goals of FAWL;
• excelled in his or her career;
• helped to overcome traditional stereotypes associated with women;
• promoted the status of women within the profession;
• promoted the status of women in the State of Florida; and
• is an active member of FAWL (membership dues are paid for the 2011-2012 year). 

Click Here: FAWL's Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination Form  

Leaders in the Law: This designation was established in 2010 to recogninize those attorneys who have made significant impacts in their communities through their legal service or volunteer activities, and who serve as positive role models for FAWL members. Chapters submit their nominations and the award is presented at FAWL's Annual Meeting.

Click Here: FAWL's Leaders in the Law Nominaton Form  

The Outstanding Program Award was established in 2007. The award is presented to the FAWL Chapter that has presented an effective program consistent with FAWL's purpose and goals. The primary criteria for judging the award include the effectiveness of the program in accomplishing its goal(s), the ability for other FAWL Chapters to replicate a similar program and the quality of supporting materials. A $500 cash award is presented to the winning Chapter.

Click Here: FAWL's Outstanding Program Award Nomination Form  

The Outstanding Chapter Award was established in 2008. This award is presented annually to the FAWL Chapter that has:

• created new programs, events or services and/or expanded on traditional programs, events or services that further FAWL's mission;
• provided programs, events or services that encourage and assist members to become leaders in the profession and in the community;
• sought and gained exposure and recognition in both the legal community and the community as a whole;
• successfully recruited and retained members; and
• consistently participated in the state FAWL organization by paying dues in a timely manner, has an active chapter representative, attended meetings and functions, enouraged volunteers for committees and offices, worked well with other local Chapters, and assisted with FAWL projects.

A $500 cash award is presented to the winning Chapter. Click Here: FAWL's Outstanding Chapter Award Nomination Form  

FAWL's Membership Recruitment Award is intended to promote membership growth and new member recruitment. The award honors Chapters that have (1) had a minimum of ten percent (10%) increase in membership, (2) illustrated a growth trend over the previous three (3) years, and (3) demonstrated recruitment efforts. Every chapter will be considered based on its membership records as of May 1, 2012. Therefore, to be counted for the purposes of the award, any new or renewed members must have joined or renewed as of that date. This prestigious award comes with complimentary lodging for one room for one night at FAWL's 2012 Annual Meeting.