This year's contest was a rousing success with many outstanding papers submitted by law students around the state. The contest judges, Cathy Sellers and Ralf Brookes, had a difficult job deciding the winners, but excellent choices were made for the first, second and third place papers. The winners are:

First Place:

Delegation and Discretion: Structuring Environmental Law to Protect the
Environment
Mike Schmidt
University of Florida College of Law

Second Place:

Federalism of Florida Wetlands Protection
Wes Wheeler
Florida State University College of Law

Third Place:

Tranquil Waters: Federal, State and Local Governments' Authority to Restrict or Exclude Vessels in Florida Waters
Jody L. Brooks
University of Florida College of Law

Thanks to our judges and congratulations to all the winners.