Linda Adlam Manning Award

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About the Award

OBA's Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism recognizes the outstanding volunteer commitment to OBA of a member who, through a significant event, achievement or contribution during the 15 months preceding the nomination deadline date, has advanced the interests of the OBA Membership and promoted the role of the legal profession in Ontario.

Award

The award takes the form of a piece of Canadian art.
Eligibility

Any Member in good standing (except a Member of the current Board and the Awards Committee) of the Ontario Bar Association is eligible for the Award.
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.
Presentation

Award will be presented at the OBA Awards Gala on June 19, 2025, at the OBA Conference Centre, Toronto.
Selection Process

The Awards Committee, a standing committee of Council, chooses the winner of the Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism.

Nominations and all supporting documents must be submitted online by Friday, March 14, 2025, 5pm.

Submit a nomination

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Ontario Bar Association
Executive Office Lead

(416) 869-1047 x 322
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Past Winners

2024 - Paul Lomic

2023 - Kathryn Hendrikx & Richa Sandill

2021 - Vanessa Lam

2020 - Juliet L. Knapton

2019 - Robert M.G. Shawyer

2018 - Edwin Upenieks

2016 - Karen Perron

2015 - Julia Shin Doi

2014 - Lucy McSweeney

2013 - R. Lee Akazaki

2012 - Mark Berlin

2011 - Alana Miller

2010 - Audrey Ramsay

2009 - Marc McAree

2008 - Shelley L. Timms

2007 - John A. McMunagle

2006 - M. Virginia MacLean, K.C.

2005 - Daniel E. Pinnington

2004 - Arleen Huggins

2003 - Paul E. Robertson

2002 - Deidre A. Newman

2001 - Peter F. Wilson

2000 - Derek R. Freeman