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Section Activity Award

The Section Activity Award recognizes an MBA Section whose activities during the preceding year have contributed to the promotion or enhancement of Sections and the goals of the MBA. 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

MBA Sections (not individuals) are 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

The winning Section is selected by the MBA Executive Committee.

Past Recipients

2024 – Equality Section, Laurelle Harris, K.C., Chair

2023 – Small, Solo and General Practice Section, Brent Buss, Chair

2022 – Criminal Justice Section, Wendy Martin White and Bryton Moen, Co-Chairs

2021 – CCCA (Canadian Corporate Counsel Association) Section, Michael Jason and Cory Shangreaux, Co-Chairs

2020 – Public Sector Lawyers' Section, Melanie Bueckert, Chair

2019 – Family Law Section, Robynne Kazina, Chair

2018 – Child & Youth Law Section, Sandra Bracken and Meredith Mitchell, Co-Chairs 

2017 – Real Property Section, Edward (Ned) Brown and Howard Nerman, Co-Chairs 2016/17

2016 – Young Lawyers' Section, Adele Domenco (Chair 2016-17) and Jessica Schofield (Chair 2015-16)

2015 – Wills & Estates Law Section, John Delaney and Caroline Kiva, Co-Chairs

2012 – Family Law Section, Lawrence Pinsky, Chair

2011 – Corporate (In House) Counsel Section, Jon Sigurdson, Chair

2010 – Legal Research Section, Melanie Bueckert and Darla Rettie, Co-Chairs

2009 – Women Lawyers' Forum

2008 – ADR Section, George Derwin, Chair

2005 – Real Property Law Section, Ned Brown and Kim Joss, Co-Chairs

2004 – Wills & Estates Law Section, Ralph Neuman and John Poyser, Co-Chairs

2003 – Constitutional & Human Rights Section, Tony Kavanagh, Chair

2002 – CBA National Construction Law Section, Bi-Annual Conference held on May 23 – 25, 2002 – Winnipeg, Co-Chairs Richard Swystun and Betty Johnstone 

2001 – Family Law Section, Randall Horton & Peter Bruckshaw

2000 – Corporate Counsel Section, Dean Scaletta & Sandra Swystun

1999 – Immigration Law Section

1998 – Aboriginal Law Section

1997 – Gay & Lesbian Issues Section

1996 – Civil Litigation Section

1995 – Family Law Section