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Edward K. Rowan-Legg Award The Edward K. Rowan-Legg Award was established by Judi Rowan-Legg in honour of her husband, Edward K. Rowan-Legg of Ontario and Nova Scotia. Ted was a dedicated and active member of the CBA, who served as CBA National Treasurer from 1999 until his death in 2001. The Award, a cash prize of $1,000 plus a complimentary registration to the Canadian Legal Conference, is designed to recognize a dedicated contribution to the CBA by a student member and encourage student member participation in the Canadian Legal Conference.

Details Eligibility Any Canadian Bar Association student member, in good standing, who attends the Canadian Legal Conference (Council and the Conference itself) at which the award is being presented. No more than one award may be awarded per year. No award need be granted in any one year. Presentation The Award is presented at the Canadian Bar Association Annual Conference Council Awards Luncheon in August. Nomination Procedure Nominations shall originate in the branches, and must be submitted to the Selection Committee by the Branch President no later than June 13. Nominations shall be accompanied by a nominator's letter including the nominee's name, contact information, and a brief description of why the individual should receive the Award. Nominations shall be submitted to: Edward K. Rowan-Legg Award, Canadian Bar Association, 865 Carling Avenue, Suite 500, Ottawa, K1S 5S8 Deadline for Applications: June 13 Selection Process The Selection Committee shall be composed of the CBA Treasurer, the Executive Director and the Senior Director of Communications. The Committee shall determine the criteria for the award, and use this as a basis for the selection of a winner. Award The Edward K. Rowan-Legg Award shall consist of a $1,000 cash prize and a complimentary registration for the Canadian Legal Conference. An engraved plaque will also be presented to the winner. Award Winners 2008 - Anita Wandzura (Saskatoon, SK) 2007 - Prize not awarded. 2006 - Chris Lavier (Saskatoon, SK) 2005 - Arsen Krekovic (Vancouver, BC) 2004 - Prasanna Ranganathan (Saskatoon, SK) 2003 - Jill Ransom (Brandon, MB)

Deadline Deadline for Applications: June 13 Contact Stephen Hanson Senior Director of Communications Canadian Bar Association stephenh@cba.org