Awards

Rewarding Excellence in Advocacy

Members of The Advocates’ Society are, and always have been, leaders in their profession – both inside and outside the courtroom. Our awards recognize the very best.

		The Advocates’ Society Medal Established over forty years ago, The Advocates’ Society Medal is the highest expression of esteem the Society can convey to one of its members.

		The Arleen Goss Young Advocates’ Award This award is presented to a young advocate under ten years of call, in recognition of innovative and passionate advocacy and a demonstrated concern for advancement of social justice.

		The Advocates’ Society Award for Excellence in Teaching This award is presented to those who have made an outstanding contribution in the classroom and to the profession.

		The Award of Justice The Award of Justice honours advocates who exemplify the finest traditions of advocacy and are champions of social justice and change.

		The Catzman Award for Professionalism & Civility This annual award recognizes advocates who demonstrate knowledge of the law, integrity, fairness, civility, generosity of time and expertise and dedication to the highest ideals of the profession.

		The David Stockwood Memorial Prize This biennial award goes to the author of an outstanding advocacy-related article.

		The John P. Nelligan Award for Excellence in Advocacy Formerly known as the Ottawa Honouree Dinner, this award acknowledges an Ottawa region advocate who exemplifies excellence in advocacy.

		The Douglas K. Laidlaw Medal for Excellence in Advocacy This medal is awarded to an outstanding advocate in his or her middle years of practice.

		The Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award The Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award honours advocates who have shown outstanding commitment to and excellence in mentoring other advocates. The purpose of the award is to promote excellence in mentoring.

		The Alberta Excellence in Mentoring Award The Alberta Excellence in Mentoring Award honours advocates who have shown outstanding commitment to and excellence in mentoring other advocates in Alberta.

		Prix Excellence en mentorat – Québec Le Prix Excellence en mentorat – Québec récompense les plaideurs qui ont fait preuve d’un engagement exceptionnel et d'excellence dans le mentorat au Québec. Ce prix vise à promouvoir l’excellence en matière de mentorat.

		The Atlantic Excellence in Mentoring Award The Atlantic Excellence in Mentoring Award honours advocates who have shown outstanding commitment to and excellence in mentoring other advocates in Atlantic Canada.

		The Joe Arvay Award The Joe Arvay Award is presented to an advocate in British Columbia in recognition of a significant contribution to advancing a claim or an area of the law under challenging circumstances. This award recognizes meaningful achievement through resiliency.

		The Patrick D. Schmidt Future of Family Law Award This award was established to honour the late Patrick D. Schmidt and to promote excellence in the profession by supporting junior lawyers in their early years of practice who are choosing to dedicate their practice to family law.

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