Two lawyers received this honour which is awarded in recognition of one or more of the following: legal academic proficiency; outstanding works of legal scholarship; significant contribution to the profession; or noteworthy contribution to Canadian public life.

Penny Bain, Vancouver
Penny Bain was acknowledged for her tireless efforts in the fields of Legal Services and Plain Language, and as the driving force behind the Lawyers for Literacy Project.

Donald Yule, Guild, Yule & Company LLP, Vancouver
Donald Yule received the President’s Medal in recognition of the incredible amount of time, energy and inspiration he contributed to the daunting task of dealing with No Fault insurance issues on behalf of the profession and the Branch.