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.
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 Award
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.
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 Services Award
The Pro Bono Services Award may be awarded to a member of the Association who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to pro bono service.
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.
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 Award
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.
Brenda Colvin, TBLS-BCP | 2018-2019 |
Joni Bures Gruver |
2017-2018 |
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Nancy McLaughlin Scholarship Recipients
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 |