Outstanding Achievements Recognized by CBA at Annual Conference
A whole host of awards were presented in Vancouver from August 14-16, to recognize exceptional achievements in various areas related to the law. The awards, which recognize contributions in areas such as human rights, equality, journalism and more, were presented at the 2005 CBA Canadian Legal Conference.

• Sixth Annual Justicia Awards Presented for Legal Reporting
• Judge Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré honoured with 2005 Touchstone Award
• John H. Sims wins CBA's 2005 John Tait Award
• Sholto Hebenton receives the CBA Louis St-Laurent Award of Excellence
• Douglas Elliott receives CBA’s SOGIC Hero Award
• Dawna Ring, QC, receives CBA SOGIC Ally Award
• Maureen Kempston Darkes wins 2005 R.V.A. Jones Canadian Corporate Counsel Award
• Arsen Krekovic wins Edward K. Rowan-Legg Memorial Award
• Robin Bajer of Vancouver receives 2005 Young Lawyers Pro Bono Award
• J.P.S. McLaren receives the CBA 2005 Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Law
• Winner of Department of Justice/CBA National Essay Contest Announced
• Marcia Kran receives 2005 Tarnopolsky Human Rights Award

[posted August 17, 2005]