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The Cecilia I. Johnstone Award was established in 2007 to recognize women who have achieved professional excellence in their field and influenced other women to pursue legal careers, supported other women in career advancement or opened doors for women lawyers in a variety of job settings that historically were closed to them.  It is named to honour an outstanding lawyer, judge, CBA President, woman and friend who passed away April 15, 2006.

Details Eligibility The individual achieved professional excellence in her field and influenced other women to pursue legal careers, supported other women in career advancement or opened doors for women lawyers in a variety of job settings that historically were closed to them.  The Award is open to CBA members and will not be given posthumously.  Members of the National Women Lawyers’ Forum Executive are not eligible to receive the award. Criteria Candidates should possess one or more of the following: the highest standards of professional conduct and competence; a high level of excellence and leadership; and commitment and service to the other women. Presentation The Award is presented annually at the Women Lawyers Forum Reception held as part of the CBA Canadian Legal Conference in August. Candidates are responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses to the presentation.  Nomination Procedure A completed nomination form shall be submitted to: Cecilia I. Johnstone Award, Canadian Bar Association, 865 Carling Avenue, Suite 500, Ottawa, K1S 5S8 Award Winners 2011 - Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Q.C. (Richmond, BC) 2010 - Dr. Beth Bilson, Q.C. (Saskatoon, SK) 2009 - Susan Devine (Winnipeg, MB) 2008 - Joan Brockman (Burnaby, BC) Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2012

Application Nomination Form (.doc) Deadline Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2012 Contact Gathoni Njuguna Staff Liaison Canadian Bar Association gathonin@cba.org