The CBA Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance Section (SAGDA) awards recognize excellence within the Canadian legal profession in advancing the cause of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit people.
CRITERIA
Open to lawyers, professors, law students or judges who are not members of the LGBTQ2+ communities, who have advanced the cause of equality of the LGBTQ2+ communities through either a single important action or series of actions or through a career contribution. In the case of judges, open to those who during their career have demonstrated insight into and sensitivity toward the equality concerns of the LGBTQ2+ communities.
Eligibility
- Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents within Canada
- Current members of the SAGDA executive are not eligible for the awards
- There are no posthumous awards
Nomination Procedure
- Nominations shall take the form of a letter stating reasons for the candidate's nomination.
- The nominee's written consent and curriculum vitae shall be included with the nomination.
- The full name, address, telephone, fax and email information of both the nominee and the nominator shall be included with the nomination.
- Completed nominations must be submitted online and include all above noted documents.
- Nomination packages (name, address, telephone and fax numbers, email information, and curriculum vitae) will be held by the CBA and nominees may be re-considered for Award selection in subsequent years. Any such nominee will be contacted by the Selection Committee and asked to provide a new, up-to-date consent form.
Selection Process
The award is administered by the SAGDA Awards Selection Committee which includes members of the SAGDA Executive. Gender equity and geographical representation will be a consideration in the selection of the members of the Selection Committee and in the selection of the Award recipient.
Award Presentation
The award will be presented virtually at a SAGDA Section event in 2023.
Deadline for Submission
May 14, 2024
Contact
CBA Sections
Phone: (613) 237-2925 or
Toll Free: (800) 267-8860
E-mail: sogic@cba.org
Past Winners