About the Award
OBA’s Award for Distinguished Service recognizes exceptional career contributions and/or career achievements by Members of the Ontario Bar Association:
- To the legal profession in Ontario;
- Or to jurisprudence in Ontario or Canada;
- Or to the law or development of the law in Ontario;
- Or a significant law-related benefit to the residents of Ontario.
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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.
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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.
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Deadline for Applications
Deadline for the return of Nomination Form and supporting materials is Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5pm.
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Selection Process
The Awards Committee, a standing committee of Council, chooses the winner(s) of the Award for Distinguished Service. The number of awards to be presented annually will not exceed three.
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Presentation
The Award will be presented at the annual OBA Award Gala.
