Douglas P. McClurg was one of the founding directors of the TBBBA and served as its second president in 1989-90. Doug was highly regarded for his extraordinary abilities and keen sense of professionalism. Doug was a leader in the Tampa Bay community and a highly decorated combat veteran. After his untimely passing in 2002, the TBBBA established the Douglas P. McClurg Professionalism Award as its highest honor. The “McClurg” is presented periodically to a member of the TBBBA that has demonstrated over a period of years the traits of professionalism exemplified by Douglas P. McClurg during his lifetime. The McClurg Award’s criteria are: outstanding effectiveness in the presentation of matters to the Bankruptcy Court; a reputation for thorough preparation; civility and courtesy to opposing counsel; appropriate courtroom demeanor; ethical conduct and professionalism at the highest level; and long-term service to the bankruptcy bar.
The past recipients of the Douglas P. McClurg Professionalism Award are:
Don M. Stichter 2004
Leonard H. Gilbert 2006
Harley E. Riedel 2007
Jeffrey W. Warren 2008
Robert B. Glenn 2011
Roberta A. Colton 2012
Robert A. Soriano 2017
Russell M. Blain 2018
Lynn Welter Sherman 2022