OBA Award of Excellence in Criminal Justice

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Deadline for Applications

A fully complete nomination form, along with any required supporting documents, must be submitted via the online nomination form on or before June 30, 2025, 5:00 pm (EST).
Eligibility/Criteria
The following are standard criteria and must apply to the award:
1. There is one criminal justice section award.
2. An eligible candidate must be an OBA Member in good standing.
3. An eligible candidate cannot be a member of the current executive, or the OBA Board of Directors.
Nomination Procedure
1. A candidate must be nominated by 2 OBA members.
2. The nominators must submit a paragraph of a maximum 1000 words outlining why they feel the candidate deserves the award.
3. The nomination must be accompanied by a copy of the nominee’s CV and a list of publications.
4. The nomination may be accompanied by up to 5 supporting letters.
Selection Process
1. The selection committee will consist of the:
  - immediate past chair(s)
  - chair(s)
  - vice-chair(s), and
  - a member outside of the GTA
2. The selection committee will set the deadline for nominations each year.
3. The selection committee may decide not to give the award in a given year.
4. The Selection Committee shall consider OBA policies, rules and guidelines on Diversity and Inclusion when selecting the winner of the Award.