Association Awards

The Allard Law Alumni Association Achievement Awards offer an opportunity for us to celebrate the accomplishments of just a few of the many remarkable members of our alumni community. If you know a member of the alumni community who deserves to be recognized, consider submitting a nomination. Please note that the next call for nominations will take place in Fall 2025 (with the next awards ceremony taking place in Spring 2026). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jennifer Regan, Allard School of Law Alumni Relations Manager, at regan@allard.ubc.ca or 604-822-2584.

This award recognizes an extraordinary individual who has set a high standard for volunteerism, philanthropy and/or professional accomplishment, and has been an example for all who follow. The recipient must have received a degree from the Allard School of Law or be an honorary alumnus/alumna.

• The Honourable Christopher Hinkson (2024) (Watch video)
• The Honourable Steven Point, OBC (2022) (Watch video)
• Len Doust, KC (2020) (Watch video)
• The Rt. Honourable Kim Campbell (2018) (Watch video)
• The Honourable C. Lynn Smith, KC (2016) (Watch video)
• Dr. Constance Isherwood, QC (2016) (Watch video)
• Thomas R. Berger, OC, QC (2014)
• The Honourable Lance Finch, LLD (2013)
• Marvin Storrow KC, LLD (2012)
• Morley Koffman, QC (2011)
• The Honourable Martin Taylor, QC (2009)
• The Honourable William Esson (2006)
• ​The Honourable Frank Iacobucci, CC, KC, LLD (2005)

The Alumni Award of Distinction recognizes the outstanding achievements of an Allard School of Law alum whose endeavours in the practice of law, government service, the judiciary, business, legal academe, community service or other areas have brought honour to the Faculty. The recipient need not have previously received public recognition for their endeavours, but must have made a significant contribution to his/her field.

• Mary Ainslie, KC (2024) (Watch video)
• Melanie Ash (2022) (Watch video)
• Edwin (Ted) Hawthorne (2022) (Watch video)
• Tricia Smith CM, OBC (2020) (Watch video)
• Grand Chief Edward John of the Tl'azt'en Nation (2018) (Watch video)
• Mr. Ross Beaty (2016) (Watch video)
• Michael J. O'Keefe, KC (2014)
• Anne M. Stewart, KC (2014)
• Bill Everett, KC (2012)
• Anna Fung, KC (2012)
• Megan Ellis, KC (2012)
• William S. Berardino, KC (2011)
• Elizabeth M. Vogt, KC (2011)
• Trudi Brown, KC (2009)
• Richard Peck, KC (2009)
• Leonard T. Doust, KC (2008)
• Sue Paish, KC (2008)
• Warren T. Wilson, KC (2008)
• Anne Giardini, KC (2007)
• Jim Taylor, QC (2007)
• Justice Christopher Hinkson (2007)
• Ralston Alexander, KC (2006)
• The Honourable Thomas S. Woods (2006)

• Professor Isabel Grant (2024)
• Professor Gordon Christie (2022)
• Professor Natasha Affolder (2020) (Watch video)
• Professor Benjamin Goold (2018) (Watch video)
• Professor Bruce MacDougall (2016) (Watch video)
• Professor David G. Duff (2014)
• Professor Joost Blom, KC (2012)
• Dr. Charles Bourne (2011)
• Professor and Dean Emeritus Bertie McClean, KC (2009)
• Dr. Catherine Dauvergne, KC (2009)
• Professor Susan Boyd (2008)
• Dr. Pitman Potter, OC (2008)
• Professor J.C. Smith (2007)
• Professor and Dean Emeritus Peter Burns, KC (2007)
• Dr. Janis Sarra (2007)
• Professor Christine Boyle, KC (2006)
• Professor Michael Jackson, KC (2006)

This award recognizes an alum of the Allard School of Law under 40 years of age (or have been at the Bar for 10 years or less) whose endeavours in the practice of law, government service, the judiciary, business, legal academe, community service or other areas are worthy of recognition and have brought honour to the Faculty.

• Caitlin Ohama-Darcus (2024) (Watch video)
• Randy Robinson (2024) (Watch video)
• Aminollah Sabzevari (2022) (Watch video)
• Adrienne Smith (2020) (Watch video)
• Megan Kammerer (2018) (Watch video)
• Karey Brooks, KC (2016) (Watch video)
• Ryan Dalziel (2012)
• Katrina Pacey (2011)
• Jamie Maclaren, KC (2009)
• John-Paul Boyd, KC (2008)
• Miranda Lam, KC (2007)
• Madam Justice Sharon Matthews (2006)

This award recognizes an alum of the Allard School of Law who has made exceptional, significant and long-standing contributions to the legal community which are worthy of recognition and which have enriched the spirit and fabric of our legal community.  This award is only granted in exceptional circumstances and is not considered during every awards cycle.