Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes contributions and/or achievements by members of the Saskatchewan Branch to the legal profession, the law or development of the law. Significant law-related achievements for the benefit of residents of Saskatchewan are also considered. 

Nomination form

Eligibility 

• Must be a member of the CBA.
• Must be a resident of Saskatchewan
• Must have made exceptional contributions involving a significant lawrelated achievement or to the legal profession, the law, or the development of the law.
• Exhibited the highest standards of professional conduct and competence.

Nomination Procedure 

The nomination must include the following:

• A completed Nomination Form including the nominator, the support of two (2) CBA Members and the Nominee’s Consent.
• A letter stating the reasons for the candidate’s nomination including a description of the exemplary performance, the time frame involved and the impact.
• Letters of support if available.

Presentation

• The recipient will be presented with a sculpture at an Awards Ceremony.
• The recipient will identify a person to present their accomplishments and introduce the recipient at the Awards Ceremony.

Deadline

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Selection Process

• Nominations must be received by November 15.
• Selection made by CBA Saskatchewan Awards Committee.
• Nominations are valid for two years.
• The number of Awards to be presented annually will not exceed two.
• The Awards Committee retains the right to not present the Award in any given year.
• Members of the current Board of Directors or current members of the National Board are not eligible.
• Except under extraordinary circumstances, former Board members of the Branch and of the National Board are not eligible for a period of three (3) years from the date that their service ended.

Additional Information

If you require more information please contact:

Canadian Bar Association - Saskatchewan 
Tel: (306) 244-3898
E-mail: info@cbasask.org

Past Recipient

  • 2024 Eleanore Sunchild, K.C.
  • 2023 M. Kim Anderson, K.C.
  • 2022 Douglas Hodson K.C. and Michael Milani K.C.
  • 2021 Michelle Ouellette, K.C.
  • 2020 Paul Korpan, K.C.
  • 2019 Tiffany Paulsen, K.C.
  • 2018 Gerald G. Tegart, K.C.
  • 2017 Gary Young, K.C.
  • 2016 Bryan Salte, K.C.
  • 2015 Greg Walen, K.C.
  • 2014 The Honourable Graeme Mitchell
  • 2013 Mark Brayford, K.C.
  • 2012 Randall J. Baker, K.C.
  • 2011 R. Elizabeth Bilson, K.C.
  • 2010 Mr. Justice Ronald L. Barclay
  • 2009 Christine J. Glazer, K.C.
  • 2008 W. Brent Cotter, K.C.
  • 2007 The Honourable Judge David M. Arnot
  • 2007 The Honourable Chief Judge Seniuk
  • 2006 Joseph J. A. Dierker, K.C.
  • 2006 Harold H. MacKay, K.C.
  • 2005 R. Peter MacKinnon, K.C.
  • 2004 Dr. A. John Beke, K.C.
  • 2003 The Honourable Chief Justice W. F. Gerein
  • 2002 Gerald L. Gerrand, K.C.
  • 2001 W. Thomas Molloy, OC, K.C.
  • 2000 Harry H. Dahlem, K.C.
  • 1999 Roger C. Carter, K.C.
  • 1998 J. H. Clyne Harradence, K.C.
  • 1997 Robert H. McKercher, K.C.
  • 1996 William M. Elliott, K.C.
  • 1996 Silas E. Halyk, K.C.
  • 1995 Dr. Morris C. Shumiatcher, K.C.
  • 1995 R. Dennis Maher, K.C.
  • 1994 No recipient
  • 1993 Donald S. McKercher, K.C.
  • 1992 E. John Moss, K.C.
  • 1991 S. Jack Safian, K.C.
  • 1991 George J. Taylor, K.C.
  • 1990 Henry C. (Hal) Rees, K.C.
  • 1990 William F. Ready, K.C.
  • 1989 D. E. (Tom) Gauley, K.C.
  • 1989 D. K. MacPherson, K.C.