Community Involvement Award

The Community Involvement Award recognizes a Manitoba CBA member who has enhanced the image of the Association, the legal profession and/or the justice system through involvement in non-legal public service in the preceding year. 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.

Section Process

Award winners are selected by the MBA Executive Committee.

 

Past Recipients

2024 – Darrin Davis

2023 – Aron Grusko

2020 – Maria Mitousis

2014 – K. Eleanor Wiebe, K.C.

2013 – Alain Huberdeau

2012 – Brenlee Carrington Trepel

2011 – Brian Bowman

2010 – Paul McKenna

2009 – Nicole Merrick

2008 – Rekha Malaviya

2007 – Robert Fabbri

2006 – Stuart Blake

2005 – Gail Asper

2004 – Leonard French

2003 – A. Blair Graham, K.C.

2002 – Irene Hamilton

2001 – Honourable Judge Ron Myers

2000 – David Kroft

1999 – Jeffrey Schnoor, K.C.

1997 – John Myers

1996 – Robin M. Kersey

1995 – Robert Sokalski