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Home / Get Involved / Awards and Recognition / Franchise Law

OBA Markus Cohen, Q.C. Memorial Award - Franchise Law

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About the Award

This Award was established to recognize, honour and celebrate outstanding scholarly contributions of Ontario Bar Association members to the development of franchise law on an annual basis.

The Award is named for the late Markus Cohen, Q.C. in recognition of his excellence and dedication as a lawyer practicing in the area of franchise law. Markus was an original member of the Executive of the Franchise Law Section and was the initial editor of Franchising 101 which appears on the OBA website.  Markus wrote and spoke widely about franchising law issues and was an exceptional educator and mentor.  The Award not only recognizes Markus’ contributions to franchise law but stands as a testament to the civility and dignity which were hallmarks of Markus’ practice. 

  • Deadline for Applications

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    A fully complete nomination form, along with any required supporting documents, must be submitted via the online nomination form on or before Friday, September 19, 2025, 5:00 pm (EST).

  • Eligibility

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    The Award is open to any Ontario Bar Association member currently or formerly practicing in the Province of Ontario in the area of franchise law, whether in the private or public sectors.

    Both self-nomination or 2nd party nominations are accepted. Scholarly written work can have been originally authored for another purpose, an OBA program, or for the purpose of this award. The written work must have been authored in the 12 month period prior to the intended presentation date of the year.

  • Criteria

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    This Award recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions by an Ontario Bar Association member to the development of franchise law made in the 12 months preceding the annual deadline date for nominations or, if no Award was granted in the prior calendar year, in the period since the last Award was granted. 

  • Nomination Procedure

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    The Award is available only to individuals, not law offices or other organizations or groups. The current members of the Nomination Committee, which is a committee of the Section Executive, are not eligible for nomination. Nominations are to be made either by (a) completing the online form or (b) in the discretion of the Nomination Committee, by the Nomination Committee identifying suitable candidates through its review of scholarly contributions that meet the criteria identified below. Selection of the recipient of the Award will be made by the Executive of the Franchise Law Section with the advice and recommendations of the Nomination Committee. 

  • Award

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    A special plaque will be presented to the recipient.

  • Presentation

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    If the Section Executive determines in its discretion that there is a suitable candidate for the Award in a given calendar year, the Award will be presented at the Annual Franchise Law Conference, usually held in November on a date to be determined by the Section Executive.

  • Selection Process

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    The Selection Committee shall consider OBA policies, rules and guidelines on Diversity and Inclusion when selecting the winner of the Award.

Nomination Form Open

A fully complete nomination form, along with any required supporting documents, must be submitted via the online nomination form on or before Friday, September 19, 2025, 5:00 pm (EST).

View Nomination Form
Peter Guennel

Section Executive Liaison

Peter Guennel

Ontario Bar Association

(416) 869-1047 x 340
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Award Presentation

The award will be presented at the 24th Annual OBA Franchise Law Conference on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the OBA Conference Centre in Toronto.

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Past Recipients

2024 - Christine A. Jackson

2023 - Stephanie Sugar

2022 - Jennifer Dolman

2021 - Sheldon Disenhouse

2017 - Steven Goldman and H. Todd Greenbloom

2016 - Evan Thomas

2015 - David Kornhauser

2014 - Ephraim Stulberg

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