AMS/John Hodgson Award of Excellence in Charity and Not-for-Profit Law

Any individual who is a member of the OBA in good standing. (Not including current members of the executive committee.)

Any member of the OBA in good standing is eligible to nominate a candidate by submission in writing, together with curriculum vitae outlining the nominee's qualifications. Other letters of support are permitted and encouraged, maximum two documents. The Executive Committee has approved a Nominations Committee to provide recommendations. The Nominator must indicate that the candidate has been advised of the nomination prior to the nomination deadline and consents to the nomination or explain why this is not the case.

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

A special plaque will be presented to the recipient.

The presentation of this award will be made every two years. The next award presentation will be in Spring 2026.