Isabel Ross (Maclean) Hunt Award

The Isabel Ross MacLean Hunt Award celebrates a Manitoba CBA member whose contributions as a role model for women lawyers deserves special recognition. 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 – Justice Annette Horst

2023 – Chief Justice Marianna Rivoalen

2022 – Karen Busby

2021 – Anita Southall

2020 – Jacqueline St. Hill

2019 – Kristin Dangerfield

2018 – The Honourable Chief Judge Margaret Wiebe

2017 – Irene Hamilton

2016 – Theresa McDonald, K.C.

2015 – Mona Brown

2014 – Dean Lorna Turnbull

2013 – Patricia Lane

2012 – The Honourable Madam Justice Colleen Suche

2011 – The Honourable Madam Justice Freda Steel