Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination Form DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2018
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Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination Form DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Rosemary Barkett became the first female Florida Supreme Court Justice when she was appointed by Governor Bob Graham on October 14, 1985. She was inducted into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame in 1986. In 1994, President Bill Clinton named her to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. In 2013, Justice Barkett was appointed to the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal in The Hague where she continues to serve today. This award is presented in her honor. Criteria for Selection: FAWL’s highest award is presented annually to a FAWL member who (1) has demonstrated a commitment to the mission and goals of FAWL; (2) has excelled to outstanding career achievement that charters new territory in our profession; (3) has helped to overcome traditional stereotypes associated with women by breaking barriers, molding a new reality and a new way of thinking about themselves, others and their place in the universe or has promoted the status of women within the profession; (4) has advanced the status of women in the State of Florida; (5) is an active member of FAWL (membership dues are paid for the 2017-2018 year); and (6) is in good standing with the Florida Bar. Membership in the Mattie Belle Davis Society will also be considered. For a list of the previous winners of the Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award, please see the second page of this nomination form. Chapter Nomination Eligibility: Each chapter in good standing is eligible and encouraged to nominate an outstanding member of the legal community. Only FAWL chapters will be eligible to nominate for this award. Each chapter may submit up to three (3) nominations. Nomination Documentation: Please provide the biographical information on this nomination form in the space provided. Please attach a statement of nomination, the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae and the nominee’s Bar Profile to the nomination form. I. Biographical Information: Nominee’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Nominee has been informed of Nomination: Yes No Nominating Chapter: ______________________________________________________________________ Nominating Chapter’s Contact Person: _______________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: (work) _________________________ (cell) _________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________ II. Statement of Nomination: Page 1 of 2 Succinctly describe and explain the reasons for the nomination, including dates and significance of relevant accomplishments and the ways in which the nominee meets the requirements of this award. Limit is 1,000 words. III. Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Attach the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae (“CV”). Resume or CV is limited to a total of five (5) pages. IV. Bar Profile: Attach the nominee’s current Florida Bar Profile. Please ensure you have included: I. Nomination Form II. Statement of Nomination (1,000 word limit) III. Resume or CV (5 page limit) IV. Florida Bar Profile PLEASE NOTE: The information submitted for this nomination may be used for publication. The only information that will be considered for this award is the nomination form, the statement of nomination, the resume or CV, and the Florida Bar Profile. If the nomination documentation rules are not followed the nominee will be immediately disqualified. FAWL’s Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award will be announced at FAWL’s Annual Meeting held in June 2018 during The Florida Bar Annual Convention. Nominations must be submitted as one (1) pdf document via e-mail to [email protected] or faxed to 866-830-5536 by 5:00 p.m. EST February 1, 2018. Past Recipients of the Rosemary Barkett Award Edith G. Osman 1997 Judge Gil Freeman 2008 Judge Winifred Sharp 1998 Judge Nikki Ann Clarke 2009 Ellen Freidin 1999 Judge Kathleen J. Kroll 2010 Justice Barbara J. Pariente 2000 Honorable June C. McKinney 2011 Representative Arthenia L. Joyner 2001 Ava K. Doppelt 2012 Martha W. Barnett 2002 Mayanne Downs 2013 Kelley Overstreet Johnson 2003 Gwynne A. Young 2014 Mayor Lois J. Frankel 2004 Nancy Daniels 2015 Judge Patricia Seitz 2005 Abbe S. Rifkin 2016 Justice Peggy Quince 2006 Senator Kathleen C. Passidomo 2017 Janet Reno 2007 Page 2 of 2 .