Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award for Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year

The Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award, presented annually to a Florida Board Certified lawyer or judge, recognizes exemplary professionalism, excellence, character and commitment to The Florida Bar’s certification program and to the practice of law.

The deadline to nominate for the 2024 Anstead Award is May 15.

Award Criteria

The criteria for the award are as follows:

Board certified attorney or judge. (Award may be given posthumously to an attorney who would have otherwise met the requirements.)
Substantial and positive influence on professionalism locally, statewide or nationally either through exemplary professional behavior during a career at law serving as a role model for others, or notable projects or activities advancing professionalism (e.g., extraordinary mentoring, extensive service on Bar professionalism committees, leadership within the Bar, etc.). Age or number of years as an attorney shall not necessarily qualify or disqualify a nominee.
Positive influence on or advancement of Florida Bar board certification through mentoring of attorneys or law school students, faculty service for certification review courses or certification-related CLE courses, or service on a Florida Bar certification committee or the Board of Legal Specialization and Education.
Florida Bar member in good standing with no record of Florida Bar disciplinary action.
Solid reputation for professionalism and character.
A history of teaching, mentoring, or providing an outstanding example for younger lawyers.

Nomination Form

Past Award Recipients

Past Recipients of the Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award

2023	Judge Robert L. Dietz
2022	Michael J. Corso
2021	Mark Touby
2020	Anthony C. Musto
2019	Manuel Farach
2018	Meredith Level (1961-2017)
2017	Tracey J. Hyde
2016	Terry L. Fogel
2015	Thomas Bert Feiter
2014	Joni Armstrong Coffey
2013	Kimberly A. Ashby
2012	Gerald F. Richman
2011	Amy U. Hickman
2010	Michael G. Tanner
2009	Adele I. Stone
2008	Alan G. Greer
2007	Ralph Artigliere
2006	John J. “Jake” Schickel
2005	R. Thomas “Tom” Elligett, Jr.