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Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism

Ontario Bar Association Celebrating Excellence banner with a gold and blue scales of justice emblem on a light, bokeh background.

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.

Terrine Bird

Staff Liaison

Terrine Bird

Ontario Bar Association
Program Coordinator

(416) 869-1047 x 339


Valerie Robinson

Staff Liaison

Valerie Robinson

Ontario Bar Association
Executive Office Lead

(416) 869-1047 x 322


Award Presentation

Award will be presentation at the OBA Gala on April 23, 2026 at the OBA Conference Centre in Toronto.

Past Winners

2025 - Angela Ogang

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