FGBA Awards

GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Florida Government Bar Association annually recognizes an exemplary lawyer in government practice with its Government Attorney of the Year Award.  The purpose of the award is to recognize an attorney employed in government practice, who has demonstrated professionalism in the practice of law and performed above and beyond the call of duty.  Past winners have headed multi-year litigation resulting in million of dollars in recovery for Florida taxpayers or responded in keeping with the best traditions of our profession to unspeakable acts of violence.  

Nominations are open to any attorney in government practice.  The award is announced at the following January membership meeting.

Click Here to download the 2024 nomination form (Deadline for nominations is January 23, 2025).  

Click Here to download the 2025 nomination form.

Nominations are considered at the end of every calendar year.

Previous Award Recipients:

Stephanie Stachowicz (2023)

C. Ian Garland (2022)

Chesterfield “Chet” Smith, Jr. (2021)

Louise Wilhite-St. Laurent (2020)

Chasity O’Steen (2019)

Steven Hall (2018)

Lance Neff (2017)

Andrew Fay (2016)

DAVID W. GRIMES AWARD

The Florida Government Bar Association is led by dedicated volunteers who love the association and pride themselves on its success. The David W. Grimes is awarded to recognize a select few individuals for their distinguished service to the association.

Previous Award Recipients:

David W. Grimes (2021)
Alison A. Parker (2023)