Equality Award

The Equality Award recognizes a Manitoba CBA member whose actions have contributed to the promotion of equality within the legal profession. 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 CBA member in good standing  who resides in Manitoba. 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 – Eli Milner
  • 2022 – Laurelle Harris
  • 2021 – Joel Lebois
  • 2017 – Yvonne Peters
  • 2016 Judge Kael McKenzie
  • 2014 Theresa McDonald, K.C. 
  • 2010 Sarah Lugtig
  • 2007 Professor Debra Parkes
  • 2006 Brenlee Carrington-Trepel
  • 2005 Patricia Lane
  • 2004 Priti Shah
  • 2003 Marianne Rivoalen
  • 2002 Michael Law
  • 2001 Veronica Jackson
  • 2000 Associate Chief Judge Murray Sinclair
  • 1999 Mona Brown