Each year, the Ontario Bar Association honours individuals and organizations whose leadership, service and accomplishments have made a meaningful and lasting impact on our profession, our association and the broader justice community. These awards shine a light on the people who go above and beyond to strengthen the legal profession, advance access to justice, support their colleagues and build a better justice system.
An OBA Award is more than a recognition. It is a reflection of the respect and esteem of Ontario’s legal community.
Now is your opportunity to recognize someone whose contributions deserve to be celebrated by their peers.
OBA’s Association Awards:
- OBA Orlando Da Silva Award for Improvement of Mental Wellbeing in the Justice Sector
- OBA Distinguished Service Award
- Heather McArthur Memorial Young Lawyers Award
- Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism
- David Scott, Q.C. Award for Pro Bono Law
- Joel Kuchar Award for Professionalism and Civility
- Abdalla Barqawi Bridge Builder Award
From exceptional professional service and volunteerism to pro bono work, civility, mental wellbeing and bridge-building, each award recognizes a different way of making an enduring contribution to our profession and community.
Who has made a difference to you, your colleagues or the justice system? Nominate them for an OBA Award and help ensure their contributions receive the recognition they deserve.
Nomination deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Nominations will be accepted through the online nomination form for each individual award.