Awards & Recognition

This award is intended to provide early recognition of developing talent, honouring members who already demonstrate characteristics of leadership to the profession.

Recognizes dedicated contribution to the Canadian Bar Association by a student member.

The Jack Innes award recognizes outstanding contribution to the CBA by a current staff member who has exhibited creativity, innovation, leadership and commitment.

The Jack Innes award recognizes outstanding contribution to the CBA by a current staff member who has exhibited creativity, innovation, leadership and commitment.

This award is presented by the CBA Dispute Resolution Section in memory of its former Chair, James L. Thistle, Q.C.

Recognizes, honours and celebrates a lawyer who has made an exceptional contribution and/or achievement in the development of charity and not-for-profit law in Canada.

Recognizes a public sector lawyer or law office that has achieved the highest standards of professional conduct and competence and made significant contributions to social justice or community affairs.

The Legal Aid Leader Award recognizes legal aid lawyers who have made a significant contribution to providing access to justice to people in need. 

The Louis St-Laurent award of Excellence is 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 CBA and society at large.

The CBA Municipal Law Section has established its inaugural essay contest related to general topics in municipal law. The objectives of the contest are to promote and reward interest in municipal law topics in Canadian law schools and to encourage...