MCBA’s Annual Professionalism Award

The recipient of the annual MCBA Professionalism Award must be a current member of the Martin County Bar Association. The Professionalism Award recognizes an attorney who has demonstrated or promoted outstanding professionalism in Martin County, as defined by exemplary ethical conduct, character, and integrity, respect for the legal system and all of its participants, commitment to maintaining the highest levels of professional competence, courtesy and civility, and commitment to serving clients, the community and the public good.

In 2019 the Professionalism Award was renamed the George W. Bush Jr. MCBA Professionalism Award in honor of the late George W. Bush, Jr. a long-time MCBA member, friend, and Past President.

Nominations are accepted in early September along with an outline why the candidate is to be considered.

Email nominations to martincountybar@gmail.com

Past Recipients of the MCBA Professionalism Award

2024: Scott Konopka, Esq., Taft                                                                                                                                                                                                       

2023: Jane L. Cornett, Esq., Becker                                                                                                                                                                             

2022: Honorable Martha Warner                                                                                                                                                                       

2021: Honorable Steven J. Levin, Circuit Judge 19th Judicial Circuit

2020: Jason D. Berger, The Law Offices of Jason D. Berger, Esq.

2019: Edwin “Ted” Mortell

2018: Stephen C. Page, Esq. Gunster

2017: Richard Levenstein, Esq., Nason, Yeager, Gerson, White & Lioce, P.A.

2016: Preethi Sekharan, Esq., Gunster

2015: George W. Bush, Jr. Esq., Fox, McCluskey Bush Robison, PLLC