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The Award celebrates the accomplishments of a woman who has succeeded in breaking new ground for women in the legal profession in British Columbia. The Award recognizes an exceptional woman who has taken risks, fostered change and ultimately opened doors for women lawyers. In this award we are not only celebrating the woman’s distinguished career achievements, but her outstanding contributions to women in the legal profession as a change agent, leader and mentor.
The Award is administered by the Awards and Recognition Committee of the Women Lawyers Forum (WLF). The Committee consist of two members of the WLF Executive and five members of the legal community. The Award will be presented annually, at the WLF’s AGM.
- Consideration will be given to candidates who have successfully advanced changes in the practice of law for women lawyers, including, but not limited to: leadership, mentoring, education, writing, the development of policies, systems, development of new firms, as well as committee work which has enhanced the practice of law for women.
- Consideration will be given to candidates who have worked on issues related to the practise of law for women, issues of retention, upward mobility, firm culture and general advancement of women in law.
- Consideration will be given to candidates who have succeeded in breaking new frontiers for women lawyers, including, but not limited to: positions in professional associations (such as the CBA, LSBC, TLABC, VBA etc.); appointments to boards and commissions; and leadership roles in government and/or business.
Nomination Procedure
The nominee must consent to the nomination and must be nominated by three CBABC members. The following items must accompany the nomination form:
- Nominee’s curriculum vitae
- At least one letter of support from the nominators, and at least one other letter of support (and up to three other letters of support) detailing the reasons why the nominee should be recognized, based on the criteria noted above.
Nomination Form
Award Recipients
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