Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia
Five lawyers received this award — the highest honour provided by the CBABC in recognition of community involvement and contributions outside of the practice of law.

Sue Moen, Executive Director of A Loving Spoonful, praised Law Society of B.C. lawyer Graeme V. R. Keirstead in saying, “His untiring dedication to A Loving Spoonful and other agencies in the community are worthy of professional and community recognition and award.”

Recipient Jonathan Lampman of Ramsay Thompson Lampman in Nanaimo is described by Malaspina University College President Richard Johnston as someone who “epitomizes all of the positive attributes of a true community leader and who takes an active interest in both their local and provincial communities.”

“Hugh McLellan (of Vancouver firm McLellan Herbert, and residing in North Vancouver), has a heart for families and understood the vital importance of people with disabilities to be self-determining. His time commitment to the individuals we support has been huge,” said Jackie Maniago, chair of Community Living Society, in highlighting McLellan’s contributions to their organization.

“The efforts of Vancouver lawyer Linda Parsons (of Davis & Company) have directly and/or indirectly influenced the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of women and girls throughout the Lower Mainland,” stated Leah Gray, President of Big Sister of B.C. Lower Mainland.

Mark Virgin, with law firm Swadden, Virgin and Young, played an essential role in securing the financial and individual support that made it possible to build and open the new Dr. Peter Centre last September. Donald Hayes, a founding director of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation commented, “While many of us make community contributions, there are few whose contribution makes such a significant and long-term difference and benefit to our society.”