Excellence

Shine a Spotlight on Excellence: Nominate a Colleague for Prestigious IndyBar Awards by September 19!

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Indianapolis, Indiana — The Indianapolis Bar Association invites its members to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their peers by submitting nominations for various awards. These recognitions will culminate at the Association’s annual Recognition Breakfast, scheduled for November 19, where honorees, including the 2025 Class of 50-Year members, will be highlighted among other distinguished awards from the organization’s Sections and Divisions. Members can easily nominate colleagues online at www.indybar.org/awards, a process expected to take no more than five minutes. The deadline for submissions is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., … Read more

Sharjah Unveils 74 Nominees for Prestigious Government Communication Award 2025, Showcasing Global Excellence in Innovation and Impact

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates — The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has unveiled 74 nominees across 23 categories for the 12th Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA 2025), following a deliberation by the Supreme Jury Committee. This prestigious event recognizes excellence in governmental and organizational communication. The award encompasses five key sectors, which include categories for government entities, international organizations, and the private sector. There are also individual awards, partner distinctions, jury selections, and a competition recognizing innovative approaches to smart communication. This year’s SGCA attracted over 2,600 submissions, with more than 600 entries from 37 countries … Read more

Melbourne International Film Festival Unveils 2025 Award Winners, Celebrating Creative Excellence with Over $300,000 in Prizes

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Melbourne, Australia – The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has revealed its winners for the 2025 MIFF Awards, with over $300,000 in prizes awarded. The prestigious Bright Horizons Award, valued at $140,000 and backed by VicScreen, was given to the film A Poet, directed by Simón Mesa Soto. In recognizing A Poet, the jury described it as a "tragicomic satire" that artfully captures themes of hope and despair. The film follows Óscar, a former poet who becomes an unintended mentor, grappling with his ambitions and potential self-destruction. The jury praised its innovative use of 16 … Read more

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Keating Wagner Polidori Free Attorneys Shine as ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Honorees

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Denver, Colorado, August 23, 2025 – Keating Wagner Polidori Free, P.C., a specialized trial advocacy firm, is marking its 50th anniversary with notable accolades from Best Lawyers in America. In a prestigious recognition, three attorneys from the firm have earned the title of “Lawyer of the Year” for 2026 in their fields. Furthermore, every attorney at the firm has received a Best Lawyers ranking this year. The distinguished attorneys include Larry Free, honored as Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Plaintiffs, Ross Pulkrabek for Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Zach Warzel for … Read more