Established in 1996, the President's Distinguished Service Award honours, recognizes and celebrates distinguished or exceptional service that a member has made to the Nova Scotia Branch.
Eligibility
The President's Distinguished Service Award is open to any CBA member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Branch. Table Officers of the Nova Scotia Branch are not eligible for this Award. A deceased CBA member may only be nominated for the Award in the year in which they die.
Criteria
The committee will assess the nominations on the following criteria:
- Improvement in the law.
- Improvement in the administration of justice.
- Individual lawyer training.
- Advocacy in the public interest.
Nomination Procedure
Nominations must contain an explanation of how the nominee has demonstrated distinguished or exceptional service to the Nova Scotia Branch, providing examples of how the nominee has met the nomination criteria (max 2,000 characters).
Nominations must also be supported by a letter or email endorsing the nominee (provided by a person or organization other than the nominator). Additional supporting information (e.g. copies of media mentions, advocacy work, publications, presentations, special initiatives, etc.) may also be provided.
Nominations must include confirmation that the nominee is aware of the nomination and will attend the award presentation.
Deadline
TBD
Selection Process
The Award is administered by the Nominating Committee, a standing committee of the Nova Scotia Branch. The Committee may determine that no Award shall be granted in any one year.
Presentation
The Award is presented annually at the AGM or other CBA-NS event.
Additional Information
If you require more information please contact:
Canadian Bar Association - Nova Scotia
Tel: (902) 422-1905
E-mail: cbainfo@cbans.ca