The Sonny Flowers Award of Merit The Award of Merit is the highest honor given to a member of the Boulder County Bar Association. It is presented to a Boulder County lawyer in recognition of their substantial dedication to the legal process: an unsung hero whose contributions may have gone unnoticed, but who personifies the very best in the profession. The Award of Merit was given out concurrently with the Ron Porter award until 2003 when the two awards were merged into the Ron Porter Award of Merit. In 2021, the Award of Merit was renamed in honor of Sonny Flowers. Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year The Young Lawyer Award is presented in recognition of the achievement of a lawyer in practice in Boulder County who has been admitted into the bar for less than 5 years, or who is 37 years old or younger; whose energy, enthusiasm and ability have contributed significantly during the past year through volunteer services to the community, bar association activities or significant legal achievements. John Marshall Pro Bono Award This award is given to a BCBA member who has contributed significant legal services for the poor and elderly. The nominee is presented for approval by the Availability of Legal Services Committee of the bar. This award is presented yearly at the Boulder County Legal Services annual Pro Bono Awards Luncheon. Paul Bierbaum Memorial Fellowship 2018 was the inaugural year for the newly established Paul Bierbaum Memorial Fellowship in memory of his tireless support of legal services for the underserved and his compassionate engagement in causes furthering access to justice for the poor and the vulnerable. The first recipient of this award is Lindsey Rawson Van Wyk, who will intern for Boulder County Legal Services under funds provided by the fellowship. |
Sonny Flowers Award of Merit Recipients 2024 - David Driscoll 2023 - Anton Dworak 2022 - Star Waring - video link 2021 - Beth Klein - video link Ron Porter Award of Merit Recipients 2020 - Due to pandemic, no award given 2019 - Rich Irvin 2018 - Melody Fuller 2017 - Richard Lyons 2016 - James Christoph 2015 - Susan Spaulding 2014 - Sonny Flowers 2013 - James Buchanan 2012 - Stan Garnett 2011 - Alex Garlin 2010 - Norm Aaronson 2009 - Barton Balis 2008 - David Wymore 2007 - Peter Dietze 2006 - William Meyer 2005 - George Johnson 2004 - H. Patrick Furman 2003 - Christine Coates Ron Porter Award Recipients 2001 - Jon Kottke 2000 - Ron Jung 1998 - Rick Sampson 1997 - Sharon Svendsen 1996 - Paul Bierbaum 1995 - Allan Beezley 1994 - Claudia Bayliff Outstanding Young Lawyer Recipients 2024 - Erin Pierce 2023 - Matthew Forstie 2022 - Carly Bovey - video link 2021 - Jordan Edmondson - video link 2020 - Due to pandemic, no award given 2019 - William Doyle Bode 2018 - Lys Runnerstrom 2017 - Lovel Tokic 2016 - Elyse Maranjian 2015 - Lila Sol 2014 - Josh Anderson 2013 - Brandy Rothman 2012 - Bruce Wiener 2010 - Lauren Ivison 2009 - David Pacheco 2008 - Jared Crain 2007 - Mike Rafik 2005 - Denean Hill 2004 - Connie Eyster 2003 - Jennifer Sullivan 2001 - Richard Peddie 1999 - Jon Banashek 1998 - Norma Sierra 1997 - Andre Adeli 1996 - Carmen Danielson 1995 - J.M. Stanlee West-Watt 1994 - Harvey Cohen 1993 - Michael Miner 1992 - J. Marcus Painter 1991 - Guy Greenstein 1990 - Edith Stevens 1989 - Elaine Johnson 1988 - Seth Benezra 1987 - Christie Coates | John Marshall Pro Bono Award Recipients 2024 - Kathleen Franco 2023 - Gary Merenstein 2022 - Due to pandemic, no award given 2021 - Due to pandemic, no award given 2020 - Due to pandemic, no award given 2019 - Michael Morphew 2018 - Judson Hite 2017 - Ron Jung 2016 - Louisa Young 2015 - Tucker Katz 2014 - Howard Bernstein 2013 - Helen Stone 2012 - Mary Street 2011 - Rachel Lattimer 2010 - Elizabeth Brodsky 2009 - Bruce Warren 2008 - Tanya Shimer 2007 - Peggy Goodbody 2006 - Mike Ruderman 2005 - Bev Nelson 2004 - Susan Bryant 2003 - Christina Ebner 2002 - Kim Gent 2001 - John Gaddis 2000 - William Benjamin 1999 - Norman Aaronson 1998 - Robert Cooper 1997 - Martha Ridgway 1996 - Robert Lanham 1995 - William Cohen 1994 - Paul Bierbaum 1993 - Michael Miner 1992 - Melody Fuller 1991 - Chris Jeffers 1990 - Stephen Briggs Award of Merit Recipients 2000 - E. Gregory Martin 1999 - Richard Nehls 1998 - Ann Mygatt 1997 - Christopher Brauchli 1996 - Stanley Black 1996 - Helen Stone 1995 - Jean Dubofsky 1994 - Richard Hanson 1993 - Paul Snyder, Jr. 1992 - Peggy Jessel 1991 - Keith Zook 1990 - Harry Holmes 1989 - Peter Hofstrom 1988 - Clifford Calhoun |
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