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Florida Registered Paralegal of the Year Award

The Florida Registered Paralegal of the year award recognizes exemplary performance and outstanding leadership of an individual by their peers. It honors  individuals who have demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to enhancing communication, networking, and camaraderie among FRPs.

Nominations typically open in February and close in late March or early April. The award is presented each year the Annual Florida Bar Convention.

The nomination deadline for the 2025 FRP of the Year Award was April 4.

Please consider the following before submitting your nomination:

  • Has the nominee demonstrated integrity, professionalism and a strong commitment to the enhancement of communication, networking and camaraderie at social events for FRPs?
  • Is the nominee an FRP in good standing?
  • Has the nominee consistently exceeded the expectations of the paralegal profession and demonstrated those skills in day to day dealings?
  • Has the nominee made any significant or important contributions to the legal community?
  • Has the nominee demonstrated the ability to provide guidance within a leadership role and maintained a positive, respectful and professional demeanor?
  • Has the nominee made any improvements to a process or system that increased efficiency or quality of work?
  • What are some of the nominee’s personal or professional accomplishments?
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Year Honoree Organization
2024 Aylmar Thompson Jacksonville Area Legal Aid’s Veterans Services Unit
2023 Kerri Bowden Legal Services of North Florida
2022 Michelle Corrons Marcote & Marcote De Moya PLLC
2021 Luigi Caldeira Holland & Knight’s Litigation South Florida Practice Group