Legislator nominees must demonstrate support of the DWCF in actions and words, a voting record in the most recent legislative session that strongly supports the DWCF platform and values, and they must not have previously won the award.

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Since the 2024 Legislative Session ended on March 8, 2024, it will be necessary to consider the voting records from the 2023 Legislative Session. To assist clubs with this information, we have attached a summary of eligible Democratic legislators with their 2022 and 2023 People’s First Report Card grades from Progress Florida and Florida Watch at Florida’s First Report Card (floridareportcard.com). This annual average grade assignment according to the final floor votes on approximately 30 bills each year that match up closely with our DWCF positions on priority positions on priority bills discussed in our Legislative Team meetings and at Tally Days.

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The summary also includes a list of legislators who are NOT ELIGIBLE due to being a prior award recipient or because they did not serve in the 2023 State Legislature. Click here to download the Summary.

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We have a tremendous group of Legislative Liaisons that only grows more exceptional every year, so we ask our members to help us identify those who should be considered for this honor. This award will be given to:

A member in good standing who has served as a club's designated Legislative Liaison within the past year;

A Legislative Liaison who has demonstrated significant impact and contribution to her/his local club's legislative activities in the past year, including effective dissemination of Legislative Action Alerts and other Legislative Committee communication to club members; education and motivation to engage in legislative advocacy; and assistance to club leaders with nominations for the Legislative Advocacy Award.

A Legislative Liaison who has demonstrated leadership capabilities as an active participant of the DWCF Legislative Team in the past year (e.g., in weekly Zoom team meetings, in weekly Zoom legislator meetings, at mini-Tally Days in Tallahassee).

The DWCF Legislative Chair and prior award recipients are exempt from nomination, and will serve as the nominations review team. Club Presidents — please include your supportive essay text (100-250 words/up to 1600 characters) under Additional Info on this form.

Recommendations will be made from the Legislative Chair and review team to the DWCF Board of Directors for approval.