Council Member Award

The Council Member Award honours a Manitoba CBA member of Council whose contribution to the Association and its goals is particularly noteworthy. 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

2024 – Maria Mitousis

2023 – David Silver

2022 – Silvia de Sousa

2021 – Bryton Moen

2016 – Carli Owens

2015 – Dean Scaletta

2013 – Karlee Blatz

2008 – Melanie Bueckert

2007 – Richard Lonstrup and Scott Abel

2006 – Veronica Jackson, Sandra Phillips and Jacqueline St. Hill

2005 – Robert Dawson

2004 – Annette Horst

2003 – Bruce King

2002 – Antoine Hacault

2000 – Joelle Aylward

1999 – Mary Ann Thompson

1998 – Robert Doyle

1996 – Marva J. Smith, K.C.

1995 – Priti Shah