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President's Award
The President’s Award may be awarded by the President to the elected officer, chair, or member who, in the President’s opinion, has made the greatest impact on CAPA by supporting CAPA and the Board throughout the year and/or over time. The recipient of the President’s Award shall possess characteristics such as integrity, professionalism and above all, dedication to CAPA.
Past Recipients
| Amber Haney |
2023-2024 |
Morgan Rains-Walker
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2022-2023
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| Celeste Rodriguez |
2021-2022 |
| Brittney Melancon, ACP |
2020-2021 |
| Ariane Walton |
2019-2020 |
| Sherry Stowers |
2018-2019 |
Stephanie Sterling, TBLS-BCP
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2017-2018
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Tove Sebring
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2016-2017
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Kara O'Shaughnessy (co-recipient)
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2015-2016
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| Francesca D. Romans, ACP, TBLS-BCP (co-recipient) |
2015-2016
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Catherine Martin (co-recipient)
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2014-2015
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| Francesca D. Romans, ACP, TBLS-BCP (co-recipient) |
2014-2015
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| Carli Collins, TBLS-BCP (co-recipient) |
2013-2014
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Pamela M. Etie, ACP (co-recipient)
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2013-2014
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| Jennifer Rogers, CP |
2012-2013 |
| Andrea K. LaGrone, ACP |
2011-2012 |
| Mary Buker (co-recipient) |
2010-2011 |
| Pamela M. Etie, ACP (co-recipient) |
2010-2011 |
| Kathy Harkins, MA, CLAS, TBLS-BCP |
2009-2010
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Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award may be awarded by the President, after consulting with the Board, to the person who fulfills an appointed or volunteer position or office and who stepped out from the crowd and served CAPA by volunteering and/or participating in various CAPA activities throughout the year and/or over time.
Past Recipients
| Jackie Vogt | 2023-2024 |
| Mike Rana |
2021-2022 |
| Laura Kliman, TBLS-BCP (co-recipient) |
2020-2021 |
| Catherine Mackoy (co-recipient) |
2020-2021 |
| Francesca Romans, ACP, TBLS-BCP |
2019-2020 |
| Amber Haney |
2018-2019 |
| Joni Bures (co-recipient) |
2017-2018
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| Alice Duerr (co-recipient) |
2017-2018 |
Angela Spencer
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2016-2017
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Alice Lineberry, PLS, CP
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2015-2016
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Gay Lavallee (co-recipient)
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2014-2015
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Pamela M. Etie, ACP (co-recipient)
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2014-2015
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Stephanie Sterling, TBLS-BCP
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2013-2014
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| Caro Dubois, CP |
2012-2013 |
| Connie Noel |
2011-2012 |
| Stephanie Sterling, TBLS-BCP |
2010-2011 |
| Pamela M. Etie, ACP |
2009-2010 |
| Debbie Hartzer, CP |
2008-2009 |
Pro Bono Service Award
The Pro Bono Services Award may be awarded to a member of the Association who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to pro bono service.
Past Recipients
| Heather Zoric |
2023-2024 |
| Liz Garcia (co-recipient) |
2020-2021 |
| Celeste Rodriguez (co-recipient) |
2020-2021 |
| Carli Collins, TBLS-BCP |
2018-2019 |
| Brittany Posadas, MBA, TBLS-BCP |
2016-2017
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Kristina Kennedy, ACP, TBLS-BCP
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2013-2014
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| Stephanie Seuser |
2012-2013 |
| Pam Horn, TBLS-BCP |
2010-2011 |
| Stephanie Seuser |
2009-2010 |
| Kristina Kennedy, ACP, TBLS-BCP |
1998-1999 |
Paralegal of the Year
The Paralegal of the Year Award may be awarded to a member of the Association based on the individual's community activities, general work experience, involvement in professional organizations, professional and volunteer awards, appointments, offices, etc., and other applicable activities or honors.
Past Recipients
| Kellie Balli | 2024-2025 |
| Carli Collins, TBLS-BCP |
2023-2024 |
Celeste Rodriguez
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2022-2023 |
| Amber Haney |
2021-2022 |
| Nicole Cloutier |
2020-2021 |
| Dee Ann Davis |
2019-2020 |
| Francesca Romans, ACP, TBLS-BCP |
2018-2019 |
| Brittany Posadas, MBA, TBLS-BCP |
2017-2018
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Tove Sebring
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2016-2017
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Stephanie Seuser
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2015-2016
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Melissa Tucker, TBLS-BCP
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2014-2015 |
| Stephanie Sterling, TBLS-BCP |
2013-2014 |
| Pamela M. Etie, ACP |
2012-2013 |
| Kristina Kennedy, ACP, TBLS-BCP |
2011-2012 |
| Ro Buchanan |
2010-2011 |
| Elizabeth Elliott, CLA |
1997-1998 |
Mentor of the Year
The Mentor of the Year Award may be presented to the member of the Association who has provided outstanding mentorship to a student or associate member of CAPA.
Past Recipients
| Shama Hussain | 2023-2024 |
| Vernis McGill |
2022-2023 |
| Emily Gatlin |
2021-2022 |
| Donna Sorenson |
2020-2021 |
| Brenda Colvin, TBLS-BCP |
2018-2019 |
| Joni Bures Gruver |
2017-2018 |
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Nancy McLaughlin Scholarship
PAST Recipients
| Rachel Caragan | 2024-2025 |
Dominga Titus
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2023-2024 |
Elizabeth Garcia
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2022-2023 |
| Liz Garcia |
2021-2022 |
| Winston Wright |
2019-2020 |
| Laura Kliman |
2018-2019 |
| Lexy Vela |
2017-2018 |
| Brittany Posadas, TBLS-BCP |
2017-2018 |
Claudia Gonzales
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2016-2017
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Irene Tong
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2015-2016 |
Stephanie Sterling, TBLS-BCP
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2014-2015
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| Alice Lineberry, PLS, CP |
2013-2014 |
| Cynthia Danielson |
2012-2013 |
| Kristina Kennedy, ACP, TBLS-BCP |
2011-2012 |
| Kathy Harkins, MA, CLAS, TBLS-BCP |
2010-2011 |
SUSAN HANEY GRANT
CAPA established the Susan Haney Community Service and Pro Bono Grant in 2021 following her passing from glioblastoma brain cancer. CAPA wants to ensure that this SUPERWOMAN'S enthusiasm for life, human rights and giving back will be remembered and celebrated by acknowledging those with the same spirit. This grant is awarded annually to a CAPA member that embodies Susan's spirit of selflessness and giving.
Recipients
| Judy Yhu |
2023-2024 |
Celeste Rodriguez
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2022-2023 |
| Amber Haney |
2021-2022 |
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