2023 Award Recipient
Bernard Morrow
Principal, Morrow Mediation Services
The OBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section is pleased to announce Bernard Morrow, Principal, Morrow Mediation Services as the recipient of the 2023 OBA Award of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
On Thursday, November 9th, 2023, enjoy the company of colleagues and friends over cocktails and dinner, and hear from the award winner and special guests. Register for the event
About the Award
The ADR Award of Excellence recognizes exceptional contributions and/or achievements in Alternative Dispute Resolution in two or more of the following areas: Excellence in the practice of ADR; Participation in continuing legal education at the OBA, Canadian Bar Association, Law Society of Ontario or other organizations on ADR issues; Writing and teaching on ADR issues; Mentoring of other persons in ADR; Participation in law reform initiatives that touch upon ADR; and Promotion of the use of, and generally providing leadership in ADR.
Eligibility
The nominee must be a member of the CBA/OBA in good standing, but cannot be a member of the current Executive Committee of the section.
Criteria
The following criteria will be considered in determining the recipient of the Award.
- Excellence in the practice of ADR;
- Participation in continuing legal education at the OBA, Canadian Bar Association, Law Society of Ontario or other organizations on ADR issues;
- Writing and teaching on ADR issues;
- Mentoring of other persons in ADR;
- Participation in law reform initiatives that touch upon ADR; and
- Promotion of the use of, and generally providing leadership in ADR.
The nominee must qualify under at least two of the criteria set out above.
Nomination Procedure
A nomination requires the signature of one OBA member in good standing. To assist the Committee, each nomination shall be accompanied by a summary of the reasons for the nomination.
Presentation
The award is presented usually in the Fall of the current year.
Award
A plaque is presented to the recipient.
Selection Process
The Selection Committee shall consider OBA policies, rules and guidelines on Diversity and Inclusion when selecting the winner of the Award.
Additional Information
Janet Green
Sections/PD Co-ordinator
(800) 668-8900 or (416) 869-1047 ext. 312
jgreen@oba.org
Past Winners
Past recipient winners of the Award for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution include:
- 2022 – Vance Cooper
- 2021 - The Honourable Mary Jo M. Nolan
- 2020 - William G. Horton
- 2019 - Elaine Newman
- 2017 - Cinnie Noble
- 2016 - Jonathan T. Fidler
- 2015 - Harvey J. Kirsh
- 2014 - Hilary Linton, Toronto
- 2013 - R. Roy McMurtry, Q.C., Toronto
- 2012 - Philip Epstein, Q.C., Toronto
- 2011 - Barry B. Fisher, Toronto
- 2010 - The Honourable MR. Robert N. Beaudoin, Ottawa
- 2009 - Paul M. Iacono, Q.C., Toronto
- 2008 - The Honourable Warren K. Winkler, Toronto
- 2007 - Anne E. Grant, Toronto
- 2006 - Allan J. Stitt - Toronto
- 2005 - Leslie Macleod - Toronto
- 2004 - Rick Weiler - Toronto
- 2003 - Kathleen Kelly - Toronto
- 2002 - Dr. Barbara Landau - Toronto
- 2001 - Donald E. Short - Toronto
- 2000 - Joint recipients - D. Paul Emond & June Maresca - both of Toronto (Maresca - now a Judge)
- 1999 - Genevieve A. Chornenki - Toronto