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TWL Awards
Tallahassee Women Lawyers has established three annual awards to recognize and honor those who meet the award criteria based on a completed nomination packet submitted to the Awards Chair for Board review and vote.
Rose Deeb Kitchen Award
2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
LaShawn Riggins
Kelly Overstreet Johnson
Frances Casey Lowe
Dana Brooks
Kathryn Hathaway
Cydnee Brown
Marie Mattox
Created in 2017, Rose Deeb Kitchen became an attorney despite many obstacles, including a culture that did not prioritize education—particularly in women, a divorce, and raising three children as a single parent. This award recognizes women in the Second Judicial Circuit who have overcome obstacles and hardship to become attorneys.
Catherine Chapman Pro Bono Service Award
Created in 2019, the Catherine Chapman Pro Bono Service Award will recognize a member of the Florida Bar Association who embodies the enduring commitment Ms. Chapman devoted to pro bono legal services and community involvement during her lifetime.
2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019
Bridget Smitha
Jennifer Ferris Pettineo
Tonya Chavis
Brandi Thomas
Administrative Law Judge Jessica Varn
Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award
Created in 2017, the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award seeks to recognize individuals, businesses, government entities, and professional associations who display leadership in fostering diversity in the workplace, or within the community, and to highlight contributions that advance the cause of justice and equality.
2023-2024
Cassandra Jackson
2022-2023
2021-2022
Leon County
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
Bridge to Law School Program at Stearns Weaver Miller
Harriet Williams & Soul of Southside Festival
Winifred Acosta & Stearns Weaver Miller
Lila A. Jaber & Florida State University
David Grimes & First Commerce Credit Union
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