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Justice Peggy A. Quince Judicial Excellence Award
Named in honor of Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince, this award recognizes an exceptional member of the judiciary whose outstanding service and achievement have contributed to the fair administration of justice for all people. Like Justice Quince, this individual should be a person who exemplifies the highest standards of judicial conduct. To qualify, a nominee must have completed at least five years of judicial service on a Florida state trial, appellate, or federal court.
2024
The Honorable Charlene Honeywell & The Honorable Michael Robinson
2023 (Judicial Reception)
The Honorable Alicia Latimore & The Honorable Orlando Prescott
2023 (Awards Luncheon)
The Honorable June McKinney
2022
The Honorable Mary S. Scriven (Inaugural Recipient)
VHFCNBA Legacy Award
The VHFCNBA Legacy Award recognizes an attorney who has been a member of The Florida Bar for more than 35 years and who has demonstrated the highest levels of service to the legal profession, community and VHFCNBA.
2024
The Honorable Mary Rudd Robinson
2023
Evett Simmons
2022
T.J. Cunningham
2020
Sen. Arthenia L. Joyner & Judge Carole Y. Taylor
Senator Arthenia L. Joyner Public Service Award
The Senator Arthenia L. Joyner Public Service Award commemorates the remarkable legacy and lifelong commitment to justice exemplified by VHFCNBA Past President and Retired Florida State Senator Arthenia L. Joyner. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to public service, equality, and social justice, echoing Senator Joyner’s tireless advocacy for civil rights and equal opportunities. Born and raised in the era of segregation, Senator Joyner’s remarkable journey from civil rights activism to groundbreaking legislative and political achievements serves as an inspiration to all who strive for equality and fairness.
Through this award, the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association pays tribute to Senator Joyner’s enduring legacy as the first woman to serve as president of the organization and her profound impact on the legal profession, civil rights movements, and the pursuit of equality for all.
2024
The Honorable Fentrice D. Driskell (Inaugural Recipient)
VHFCNBA Trailblazer Award
The VHFCNBA Trailblazer Award honors an esteemed member of The Florida Bar with more than 15 years of exemplary service, whose career reflects the enduring legacy and pioneering spirit of Virgil Hawkins. This award recognizes attorneys who have not only broken barriers in the legal profession but have actively paved the way for others within the practice of law.
2024
The Honorable Tiffany Moore Russell
2023
Greg Francis
2022
Daryl D. Parks
2020
The Honorable Aramis D. Ayala
VHFCNBA Young Lawyer Award
The VHFCNBA Young Lawyer Award recognizes a young lawyer who has rendered outstanding service to the legal profession and community, thus far. The recipient should also embody the highest levels of professionalism and ethics. A young lawyer is someone who has been in practice for five years or less or is under 40 years of age.
2024
Marcus L. Isom
2023
The Honorable Harold F. Pryor
2022
Iris A. Elijah
VHFCNBA President’s Award
The VHFCNBA President’s Award is given by the President and recognizes an individual who has provided meritorious service to the organization during the President’s term of office.
2023
Roger Johnson (Presented by President Valeria Obi)
2022
Noel Lawrence (Presented by President Michael Davis)