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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Award winners are selected by the MBA Executive Committee.
PAST RECIPIENTS
- 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