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Halton County Law Association - Awards and Recipients
Alan B. Sprague Award for excellence
The Alan B. Sprague Award for Excellence was established in 1989 in recognition of the life and achievements of Alan B. Sprague. After being called to the Bar in 1938, he served in the Canadian Army during the second world war and was sworn in as Halton's County Court Judge on April 9, 1965. He retired from the bench in October 1985 and died on March 9, 1993 at his home in Oakville at the age of 82. Recipients of this award have demonstrated a lifetime of outstanding service.
| 1989 - William D. Dunlop | 2016 - Mary Anne Kril | |
| 2012 - Robert G. Lush | 2020 - Robert S. Martin | |
| 2014 - Michael G. Emery | 2023 - Nigel A. Gunding | |
| 2015 - Paul D. Stunt |
Eric M. Swan Award for Civility
The Eric Swan Award was created in 2013 in remembrance of his great kindness and civility after he passed away on April 28, 2013 at the age of 47, following his brave battle with cancer. He has continued to be missed by members of the Halton County Law Association. Recipients of this award have demonstrated outstanding ethical standards and dedication to the profession.
| 2014 - Robert S. Martin | 2020 - Jarvis Sheridan | |
| 2015 - Adreus R. Snelius | 2023 - Stephen MacDonald | |
| 2016 - Richard B. Day |
Justice Victoria Starr award for excellence in advocacy for families and children
The Justice Victoria Starr Award was created in recognition of Her Honour's outstanding contribution to the families and children of Halton, not only in her role as a Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice presiding over domestic family law and child protection cases daily, but also in her tireless efforts to educate and act as a mentor for the bar, promoting excellence in advocacy for families and children whether in the family court process, or in other dispute resolution processes. Recipients of this award have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the interests of children and families of Halton through their work and/or in their volunteer efforts, as well as a commitment to enriching the bar through continuing legal education.
| 2022 - Justice Victoria Starr | ||
| 2023 - Cathryn Paul | ||
| 2024 - Justice Kendra D. Coats |
Justice Douglas K. Gray Award for excellence in civil litigation
The Justice Douglas K. Gray Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation was created in recognition of His Honour's contributions and achievements in civil litigation and service to the Halton community, including his efforts to educate and mentor the bar and promote excellence in civil litigation, whether in court or assisting in pretrial resolution. Future recipients of this award must be members of the HCLA who have a demonstrated commitment to advancing the interests of civil litigation within local practice through their work and/or in their volunteer efforts, as well as a commitment to enriching the bar through continuing legal education.
| 2023 - Justice Douglas K. Gray | ||