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

  • 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