The CBA Access to Justice Subcommittee: Volunteer in Profile Award recognizes CBA members who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to Pro Bono work in Canada or their jurisdiction.
Eligibility
- A lawyer who has contributed in any or all of the following areas:
- Delivering Pro Bono legal services
- Assisting with the establishment of Pro Bono law programs
- Coordinating Pro Bono legal services
- Education and advocacy to promote a Pro Bono culture in the legal profession
- Legal research/reform relating to Pro Bono legal services
- Canadian Bar Association membership is a prerequisite.
Nomination procedure
- Nominators must be CBA members in good standing.
- Nominations shall be accompanied by a nominator's letter including the nominee's name, address, telephone number and a brief submission outlining why the individual should receive the Award.
- All supporting documentation shall be submitted with the nomination by e-mail to the Advocacy team.
Selection process
- The recipient will be chosen by the CBA Access to Justice Subcommittee.
The Volunteer in Profile award will be awarded annually. The award recipient will be recognized on the Access to Justice Subcommittee webpage.
Past award winners
- Madeleine Brown (Toronto, ON) 2021
- Catherine MacKenzie (Montreal, QC) 2020
- Hugh Wright (Halifax, NS) 2016