The Florida Bar’s Standing Committee on Professionalism is now accepting nominations for its William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award, Group Professionalism Award, and Law Faculty/Administrator Professionalism Award.

The Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award recognizes a state or federal judge “who best exemplifies strength of character, service, and competence as a jurist, lawyer, and public servant.” Nominees should be judges who have communicated their pledge to the ideals of justice and diligence in inspiring others to the mission of professionalism.

The Group Professionalism Award recognizes one bar association, judicial organization, inn of court, or law school organization that has created an innovative program that can be implemented by other organizations to promote and encourage professionalism within the legal community. Entries are judged on quality, ease of replication by another group, the number of lawyers participating or impacted, the likelihood the program will continue, and overall program success.