2023 Awards

Visionary Award

Maria Gonzalez
In recognition of your vision and drive to push for and/or implement changes or improvements to family law in ways that benefited some or all of those involved in the system.

Alberto Romero 'Making a Difference' Award

David Manz
In recognition of dedication to making a difference for Florida’s children and families through your tireless service to the disadvantaged and under-served members of our community.

Honorable Raymond T. McNeal Professionalism Award

Hon. Barbara C. Goiran
In recognition of  passionate service to the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, performed with exemplary professionalism and courtesy towards those with whom you served.

Jorge M. Cestero Distinguished Members Service Award

Sonja A. Jean
In recognition of a section member who has notably enhanced the stature of the Section and made significant contributions to the attainment of the Sections’ objectives.

Melinda P. Gamot Award

Laura Davis Smith
For inspiration and tireless support for the lawyers and leaders of the next generation, and for kindness and selfless dedication.

Executive Council Service Award

For outstanding service and invaluable contributions to the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar.

David L. Hirschberg
For outstanding service and invaluable contributions to the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar.

Sonja A. Jean
For outstanding service and invaluable contributions to the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar.

Bonnie Sockel-Stone
For outstanding service and invaluable contributions to the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar.

Rising Star Awards

Yanae Barroso

Alexander Bottone

Stacey Cohen

Jennifer Darley

Travis Johnson

Anastasia Mahone

Ana Martinez-Mullen

Michael Mendoza

Erin Newell

Legislative Awards

With grateful appreciation for your invaluable contributions and the time you spent protecting Florida’s families during the legislative session.

Tricia Armstrong

Kimberly Enright

John Foster

Amy Hickman

Marck Joseph

Hon. Diane Kirigin

Kristin R. Kirkner

Belinda Lazzara

Catherine Rodriguez

Philip Schipani

Michelle Klinger Smith

Anya Citron Stern

Sarah Sullivan

Spotlight Awards

In recognition of your positive impact and outstanding service to the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and its goals.

Lisa Hurley

K. Beth Luna

David Manz

Shannon Novey

Elisha Roy

Andrea Reid

Lyndsey Brzozowski

Chair's Awards of Special Merit

For your leadership, commitment and labor to benefit the section.

Hon. Lauren Alperstein

Anthony Bisordi

Cash Eaton

David Hirschberg

Chelsea Miller

Jack Moring

Michelle Klinger Smith

Bonnie Sockel-Stone

Temi Zeitenberg

Above & Beyond Awards

For exceeding all expectations with your tireless dedication and hard work to benefit the Family Law Section.

Trisha Armstrong

Jamie Epstein

Aimee Gross

Lindsay Gunia

Marck Joseph

Belinda Lazzara

Amber Kornreich

Trace Norvell

Matthew Thatcher

Chair's Keeper of the Flame Award

Robin J. Scher

Trailblazer Award

Philip Schipani

Chair’s Award for Extraordinary Service

Kristin R. Kirkner