Nominee, Elder Rights Advocacy Hall of Fame, 2008, The National Association of Legal Service Developers.Professionalism Works Award Honoree, The Florida Bar’s Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism (July 2008).Distinguished Woman Award, Smith-Williams Service Center Foundation (October 2008).2009 Guardian Angel Award, Office of Public Guardian, Inc.2009 Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award, Second Judicial Circuit.2009, 2010 Florida Super Lawyer Rising Star.2014 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Florida Chapter Member of the Year.2011 Florida Association for Women Lawyers Leaders In The Law.2016 Woman of Distinction in Law Award, Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle.2009, 2017 Florida Bar Elder Law Section Charlotte Brayer Award (Public Service).In her spare time, she gardens, sews, visits National Parks with her husband, and spends time with her family. Sketchley has received special training in Florida circuit civil mediation, Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE), and Yoga. She has also served as a court monitor in Florida guardianship cases to investigate and report to the court on issues involving court-appointed guardians. She writes regularly on elder law and guardianship and has been accepted by Florida courts as an expert in guardianship issues. She speaks to national organization about elder law, caregiving, and exploitation. She is a frequent speaker to community organizations regarding elder law issues. She works with statewide organizations that work to develop laws and rules that improve the lives of elders. In addition to being an active member of the Florida Bar and its Sections, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and the Montana Bar, Ms. In 2016, she founded The Sketchley Method, the nation’s leading resource on the prevention of the maltreatment of elders and people with disabilities. She is a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and a past President of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA). Sketchley’s practice focuses on elder law, guardianship, fiduciary representation, and elder law related litigation. Twyla Sketchley is a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney. She is licensed to practice law in Montana and Florida and founded The Sketchley Law Firm, P.A.