On October 27, 2015, Don M. Stichter was awarded the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit 2015 Professionalism Award. Don is the second recipient of this prestigious honor.

The award is presented to a member of The Florida Bar who has practiced in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit for at least fifteen years; who has consistently demonstrated honesty, integrity, fairness, courtesy, and an abiding sense of responsibility to comply with the standards and rules of professionalism in the practice of law; and who has earned the highest respect among local lawyers and judges for his commitment to professionalism.