ABOUT
The Orlando Da Silva Award for Improvement of Mental Wellbeing in the Justice Sector will be presented annually to an exceptional individual or organization.
CRITERIA
This award is awarded annually to one individual or group for the:
- Invention;
- Development; or
- Implementation
of:
- a policy;
- an initiative;
- an organization, group or network;
- an educational series; or
- a tool
that is designed to improve the mental wellness of the legal profession in Ontario and that stands out in its:
- Creativity/Uniqueness;
- Effectiveness;
- Broad Application or Replicability and Scalability; and
- Enduring Impact
ELIGIBILITY
Any person or group is eligible for the award, except a member of the OBA Board or its Awards Committee.
PRESENTATION
Award will be presented at the OBA Award Gala on June 19, 2025.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
A nomination requires the signatures of three OBA Members in good standing. To assist the Committee in its selection, please include the nominee’s resume and supporting letters if possible. The Committee is also interested in contributions to the community made by the nominee.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Submit a Nomination
Deadline for the return of Nomination Form and supporting materials is Thursday February 13, 2025.
Please send the Nomination materials to:
The Awards Committee
Atten: Valerie Dallas
Executive Office Lead
Ontario Bar Association
300-20 Toronto St.
Toronto, ON M5C 2B8
Phone: (800) 668-8900 or (416) 869-1047 x 322
Email: vdallas@oba.org
Fax: (416) 869 - 3197
SELECTION PROCESS
The Awards Committee, a standing committee of the Ontario Bar Association, chooses the winner of the Award.