Recognizes the significant contribution of a Canadian jurist to the legal profession, to the Canadian Bar Association or to public life.

This award recognizes developing talent, honouring members who already demonstrates characteristics of leadership to the profession.

This honour is bestowed to a current CBA staff member for their outstanding contribution to the Canadian Bar Association through their creativity, innovation, leadership, and commitment.

The highest award conferred to a CBA member in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding service and professional achievement to the benefit of the legal profession, the Canadian Bar Association and society at large.

This prestigious award is given to recognize outstanding contribution in law reform, legal scholarship and/or legal research.

Recognizes the promotion of equality in the legal profession, the judiciary, or the legal community in Canada.