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
- 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