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AMS/John Hodgson Award of Excellence in Charity and Not-for-Profit Law

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About the Award

OBA in conjunction with Associated Medical Services Incorporated (AMS) created the AMS/John Hodgson Award to recognize John Hodgson's long standing contribution to AMS and the charitable community.This Award recognizes exceptional contribution and/or achievement by members of OBA in the following areas: development of the law, which is integral to the governance and accountability in the voluntary sector; enhancement of the practice of law in the charity arena; and leadership and service in the charitable sector, Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Section, government, Law Society of Ontario and OBA, exemplifying individual lawyers and legal advisors to the voluntary sector.

Eligibility

Any individual who is a member of the OBA in good standing. (Not including current members of the executive committee.)
Nomination Procedure

Any member of the OBA in good standing is eligible to nominate a candidate by submission in writing, together with curriculum vitae outlining the nominee's qualifications. Other letters of support are permitted and encouraged, maximum two documents. The Executive Committee has approved a Nominations Committee to provide recommendations. The Nominator must indicate that the candidate has been advised of the nomination prior to the nomination deadline and consents to the nomination or explain why this is not the case.
Selection Process

The Selection Committee shall consider OBA policies, rules and guidelines on Diversity and Inclusion when selecting the winner of the Award.
Award

A special plaque will be presented to the recipient.
Presentation

The award will be presented by the Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Section on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Please bookmark on your calendar and stay tuned.

Section Executive Liaison

Ontario Bar Association
Coordinator, Sections

(416) 869-1047 x 312
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Past Recipients

2024 - David van der Woerd

2022 - Theresa L.M. Man

2020- Linda Godel

2018 - Gilles LeVasseur

2016 - Brian Iler

2014 - Hugh M. Kelly, K.C.

2012 - Clifford Goldfarb, Toronto

2011 - Jane Burke-Robertson - Ottawa

2010 - Susan M. Manwaring, Toronto

2009 - William Pashby, Toronto

2008 - Donald J. Bourgeois, Kitchener

2007 - Kenneth R. Goodman, Toronto

2006 - James M. Parks, Toronto

2005 - David P. Stevens, Toronto

2004 - Dianne E. Lister, Toronto (Now in Peterborough)

2003 - Marnie Whitaker, Toronto

2002 - Terry Carter, Orangeville

2001 - Arthur Drache, K.C., Ottawa

2000 - John Hamilton, Toronto

1998 - Wolfe D. Goodman, K.C., Toronto

1997 - John Hodgson, K.C., Toronto