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