Recognizing excellence

Every year, CBA NB proudly honours excellence in New Brunswick’s legal profession.

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Our awards recognize the people whose outstanding achievements have made important contributions to our association, the legal profession and our wider community.

We also offer scholarships, and recognition programs. Each provides an opportunity to build your profile or celebrate a colleague who has made an impact.

CBA NB Distinguished Service Award

The ABC-NB-CBA Distinguished Service Award recognizes exceptional contributions and/or achievements by any lawyer residing in New Brunswick:

  • to the province's legal profession
  • to the law or development of the laws in the province
  • to jurisprudence in New Brunswick or Canada
  • of significant law-related benefit to the residents of New Brunswick
  • to the Canadian Bar Association

E. Neil McKelvey, K.C. Pro Bono and Volunteer Service Award

The E. Neil McKelvey, Q.C. Pro Bono and Volunteer Service Award recognizes outstanding pro bono legal and/or volunteer services to the community by a lawyer residing in New Brunswick.