2018-2019 

John Arthur Jones Annual Service Award

 

THE RISING STAR AWARD is given to members of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section who demonstrate the potential for future Section leadership through their active participation in Section committees and projects. It may be awarded annually to a member of each of the Real Property and Probate Divisions of the Section who have made significant contributions to the Section.

 

 

 

 

 

THE AT LARGE MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD recognizes the “outstanding at-large member of the Executive Council who has provided the highest level of service in assisting the Section with its needs."

 

 

THE ROBERT C. SCOTT MEMORIAL AWARD was established in 1985 by the Section to memorialize the memory and many extraordinary accomplishments of Robert C. Scott. At his death in 1982, Robert C. Scott was a dedicated member and Past Chair of the Section whose distinguished practice was primarily centered in Palm Beach County. His many contributions included development of the Florida Association of Realtors — The Florida Bar Accord and acceptance of the initial Realtors — Florida Bar approved Contract For Sale and Purchase of Real Estate. Even though he had completed his outstanding Chairmanship of the Section in 1973, Mr. Scott continued his tireless effort on behalf of the Section and the lawyers of Florida until his death, he was faithful in his attendance at Section meetings and participated in the Section programs, and he never overlooked the opportunity to advance the objectives of the Section. This Award given in recognition of Mr. Scott’s many years of untiring, devoted and valuable service to the Section. While not granted on an annual basis, the award will be granted when the occasion requires to those Section members who best exemplify the devotion and continued service of Robert C. Scott to the Section and its membership.

 

 

 

  

 

 

THE WILLIAM S. BELCHER LIFETIME PROFESSIONALISM AWARD was established in 2003. The award is presented, at the discretion of the Section, to an Executive Council member in recognition of their lifetime contributions to the Section, the Executive Council, Florida attorneys, and the public in promoting the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. William S. “Bill” Belcher was a past chair of the Section and devoted many years of service to the Section and its members. He was highly respected for his expertise and knowledge of Florida probate law, and rather than keeping that knowledge and expertise to himself, he regularly shared his thoughts through seminar presentations and through his numerous publications. Bill’s professional, civic, charitable, and personal conduct always reflected the highest standards of professionalism and devotion to his profession as an attorney. He graciously and voluntarily shared his knowledge, expertise, ethics, and professionalism with his fellow attorneys. Bill died in 1992. This award is granted to an Executive Council member who best exemplifies the qualities and virtues demonstrated by Bill Belcher during his lifetime of service to the profession.