FACC Awards
The FACC presents three awards annually: Clerk of the Year Award, President’s Award, and the Robert N. Clark Memorial Award.
Scroll down to learn more about each award and view lists of past award winners.
Questions? Click here to contact Awards/Scholarships Committee Chair Sharon Lauther, MMC, FCRM, City Clerk, City of Haines City.
Clerk of the Year Award
The Florida League of Cities started the Clerk of the Year Award in 2004. In 2010, FACC assumed responsibility for selecting and presenting this award at its Summer Conference and Academy.
2024-25 Award Winner

Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford, MMC, MBA, City Clerk, City of Wilton Manors
Pictured left to right: City Clerk Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford, MMC, MBA, City of Wilton Manors, was presented the award by FACC 2024-2025 President Town Clerk-Manager Patricia J. Burke, MPA, MMC, Town of Palm Shores.
Click here for a list of past award recipients.
President’s Award
This award is presented at the Summer Conference and Academy to a member who has given outstanding support to the FACC president during the past year.
2024-25 Award Winner

City Clerk Julie A. Hennessy, MMC, City of DeLand
Pictured left to right: City Clerk Julie A. Hennessy, MMC, City of DeLand, was presented the award by FACC 2024-2025 President Town Clerk-Manager Patricia J. Burke, MPA, MMC, Town of Palm Shores.
Click here for a list of past award recipients.
Robert N. Clark Memorial Award
The FACC established the annual Robert N. Clark Memorial Award to recognize a Florida Municipal Clerk for having promoted and advanced the ideas and goals of the profession by actively participating in the improvement of municipal government.
2024-25 Award Winner

Town Clerk and FACC South District Director Sherry D. Henderson, CMC, Town of Hillsboro Beach
Pictured left to right: Town Clerk Sherry D. Henderson, CMC, Town of Hillsboro Beach, was presented the award by FACC 2024-2025 President Town Clerk-Manager Patricia J. Burke, MPA, MMC, Town of Palm Shores.
Click here for a list of past award recipients.

