Access to Justice Award

The Access to Justice Award recognizes an MBA member for outstanding pro bono legal services or outstanding contributions on the issue of access to justice. It is one of eight MBA Recognition Awards, honouring colleagues who demonstrate excellence and commitment to the law, the legal profession and the community at large.

ELIGIBILITY

The Award is open to any member in good standing of the Manitoba Bar Association. Members of the current Executive Committee of the MBA are not eligible.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

Nominations must be received in writing by at least two people (writing separately or jointly) outlining the reasons why the candidate should be selected.

Nominations should be submitted by email to mfalk@cba-mb.ca.

DEADLINE

Approximately October 31 – exact date to be determined each year.

SELECTION PROCESS

Award winners are selected by the MBA Executive Committee. 

PAST RECIPIENTS

  • 2023 – Natasha Brown
  • 2022 – Mary Troszko
  • 2021 – Nadia Rumore
  • 2020 – Wendy Martin White
  • 2019 – Kathy Bueti
  • 2018 – Gil Glifford
  • 2017 – Karen Dyck
  • 2016 John Myers and Allison Fenske
  • 2015 Sarah Lugtig
  • 2014 Nicholas Slonosky, Donald MacDonald and Corey Shangreaux