William M. Hoeveler Judicial Award
The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism seeks nominations for the prestigious William M. Hoeveler Judicial Award presented annually at the Judicial Luncheon of the Annual Florida Bar Convention.
The purpose of this award is to recognize a judge who best exemplifies strength of character, service and competence as a jurist, lawyer, and public servant. Nominees should be judges who have communicated their dedication to the ideals of Justice and demonstrated diligence in inspiring others to the mission of professionalism.
The mission statement embodies what is believed to be the character of the recipient of this award:
To promote the fundamental ideals and values of professionalism
within the legal system and to instill those ideals of character,
competence, and commitment in all those persons serving therein.
Past winners include:
2001 - William M. Hoeveler, Sr. Judge U.S. Federal Court, Southern District
2002 - Justice Major B. Harding
2003 - William Terrell Hodges, Sr. Judge U.S. Federal Court, Middle District
2004 - Justice Barbara J. Pariente
2005 - Judge Durand Adams, 12th Judicial Circuit
2006 - Judge Ralph Artigliere, 10th Judicial Circuit
2007- Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr., 11th Circuit
2008 - Justice Raoul G. Cantero, III
2008 - Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis
2009 - Judge John M. Scheb, Retired, Second District Court of Appeal
If you or members of your organization wish to nominate a judge for this honor, please submit the nomination form to The Florida Bar Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism by December 1st.
Nominations can be electronically submitted in Word or PDF format to cfp@flabar.org or mailed to:
Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism
The Florida Bar
651 E. Jefferson St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300