The Emily Mann Distinguished Service Award
The Emily Mann Distinguished Service Award shall be bestowed by the FCRA upon a person who possesses exceptional qualifications and experience in the field of shorthand reporting while contributing in a meritorious manner to the welfare of FCRA; and has served the Association in at least two (2) of the following categories:
- Served the Association with active participation on committees and/or on the Board of Directors of the state association.
- Contributed to the profession in areas of teaching, editing of publications, or other contributions which have been designed for the advancement of shorthand reporting.
- Contributed important books, papers, or other written material dealing with the profession.
- Contributed seminars for the state association for members, such seminars having received the approval of NCRA for continuing education points.
- Aided in the advancement of the profession by working in liaison with the Bar, the media, judicial groups and/or educational institutions.
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Emily Mann Distinguished Service Award to be presented at the FCRA Annual Convention, July 15, 2023, in Key Largo. Click Here to submit your nomination. Deadline for submissions is April 17, 2023.
Year
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Recipient
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2022
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Not Presented
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2021
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Not Presented
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2020
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Not Presented
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2019
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Sandra Estevez
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2018
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Rosa Naccarato
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2017
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Holly Kapacinskas
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2016
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Rick Levy
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2015
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Catherine Phillips
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2014
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Robin Merker
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2013
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Thomas Hughes
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2012
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Susan Wasilewski
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2011
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Jennifer Gaul
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2010
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Tanya Ward English
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2009
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Louise Pomar
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2008
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Louise Johnson
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2007
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Paulita Kundid
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2006
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Rick Greenspan
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2005
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Donna Kanabay Harvey
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2004
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Not Presented
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2003
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Shirley King
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2002
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Freida Sclafani Williams
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2001
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Bernie Goldstein
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2000
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Ann Mendenhall
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1999
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Phill Narup
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1998
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Virginia Hyland
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1997
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Marie Splane
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1996
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Linda Miller Dyer
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1995
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Judy Everman
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1994
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Robin Wierzbicki
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1993
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Liz Starkweather
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1992
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H. Allen Benowitz
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1991
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Jack Boenau
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1990
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Peggy Belflower &
J.D. “Rus” Weathers
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1989
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Paula Laws
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1988
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Rosie Sclafani
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1987
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Arlene Sommers
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1986
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Lillian Balboni
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1985
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Michael Musetta
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1984
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Joseph Troiano
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1983
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Carol Casseaux
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1982
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Not Presented
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1981
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Frank Sarli
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1980
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Gayl Varallo
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1979
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Boris Mauldin
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1978
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Jack Besoner
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