Judge Alice Blackwell, Ninth Judicial Circuit, was presented with the Thomas V. Behan Collaborative Excellence Award for her efforts to guide families to achieve peaceful resolution of their disputes through...

The Florida Court Public Information Officers (FCPIO) held a virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 7. The FCPIO Board recognized members for outstanding public service and work above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a public information officer or court communications professional.

In recognition of the Honorable Lisa T. Munyon’s outstanding professionalism and leadership, the Orange County Bar Association presented her with the James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award this afternoon during their 2021 Virtual Professionalism Award Ceremony.

Judge Scott Bernstein, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, received the 2021 Judicial College Award for Teaching Excellence...

Bartow, FL (March 12, 2021)- Chief Judge Ellen S. Masters was presented with the Jurist of the Year 2020-21 Award by the Polk Association of Women Lawyers (PAWL) at their Third Annual Women’s History Luncheon, held on Friday, March 12, 2021.

Judge Gregory Holder was honored by the City of Tampa for his years of service on the bench in Hillsborough County.

Former Florida Supreme Court Justice and retired 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge Joseph W. Hatchett has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society. Watch the award presentation on YouTube.

Judge Barbra Twine Thomas of the 13th Judicial Circuit Criminal Division serving Hillsborough county, is the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Judicial Service Award. The award, which honors outstanding and sustained service to the public especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services. (External link to Florida...

Judge Lisa T. Munyon has been chosen to receive the Honorable James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award from the Orange County Bar Association in recognition of her outstanding professionalism and leadership in the Ninth Circuit and statewide. 

At a luncheon at the Manatee County Fairgrounds on January 7, 2021, Judge Thomas M. Gallen was recognized with the 2021 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Manatee River Fair Association. Gallen received this award for his many contributions to Manatee County and its citizens. For many years, he served in the...