Clearwater Bar Association holds 49th Annual Law Day Luncheon

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Perenich The Law Firm would like to congratulate the recipients of awards at the recent Clearwater Bar Association Law Day Luncheon:

  • Judge Irene Sullivan received the John U. Bird Distinguished Jurist Award in recognition of her high character, judicial competence, and service throughout her career in family and juvenile justice cases. Judge Sullivan, who is retiring after 12 years on the Circuit court, has worked with thousands of children through her court.
  • Jewel White Cole, an attorney from the Pinellas County Attorney’s Office, received the Ralph Richards Award for her leadership, service, and care for the both the community and the legal profession.
  • Sgt. Steven Sears from the Clearwater Police Department received the Allen Moore Gold Badge Award in recognition of his work as a supervisor on Clearwater’s work with the Department of Justice Task Force on Human Trafficking. Throughout his career, he has rescued those who fell victim to the human trafficking trade and helped bring the traffickers to justice.
  • The League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County received the Liberty Bell Award in recognition of its efforts to sponsor judicial candidate forums for the Clearwater Bar Association.
  • Joshua Allen and Stephanie Punko of Pinellas Park High School’s Criminal Justice Academy received a monetary award and the Harry Fogel travelling trophy in recognition for their debating skills on current events.

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