Remarkable Deserves Recognition

Nominate someone for the Women Lawyers Forum awards and celebrate the accomplishments of influential women lawyers in B.C. Recognizing their success encourages women to strive for excellence and make a meaningful impact in the legal community. 

Excellence   Rising Star   Mentoring

Nominations are open
Women Lawyers Forum Award of Excellence

Celebrates the accomplishments of a woman who has succeeded in breaking new ground for women in the legal profession in British Columbia.

Nominations are open
Women Lawyers Forum Rising Star Award

Celebrates a woman lawyer for her professional success and contributions to the BC legal community over less than ten years of practice.

Nominations are open
Women Lawyers Forum Debra Van Ginkel, QC Mentoring Award

Honours the memory and accomplishments of Debra Van Ginkel, QC, an extraordinary woman and member of the legal profession.

Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Special Contribution Award

Recognizes a firm or individual's contribution to the Aboriginal Lawyers Forum in addressing issues facing Indigenous people in the legal profession.

Aboriginal Lawyers Forum Student Appreciation Award

Given to law students of Indigenous ancestry who have shown consistent dedication to Indigenous people in the field of law.

Georges A. Goyer, QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service

Recognizes the exceptional contributions and/or achievements by any resident of British Columbia to the legal profession.

Community Supporter Award

Honours CBA members anywhere in BC who have demonstrated outstanding dedication, service and commitment to supporting their community.

Equality & Diversity Award

Celebrates the accomplishments of a CBABC member who has succeeded in advancing equality in the legal profession or generally in British Columbia.

Innovation Award

Recognizes lawyers, law firms or organizations who demonstrate leadership in promoting workplace innovation within the practice of law.

Harry Rankin, QC Pro Bono Award

Recognizes outstanding contributions by a member of CBABC in the area of pro bono work.

President's Medal

Awarded by the CBABC president, this medal recognizes a significant contribution to the profession during the President's term.

Law Student Awards

In recognition of the law students who best exemplify CBABC ideals at UBC Allard, UVic, and TRU.