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Awards

Schulich School of Law Alumni Awards

Each year, we have the honour of recognizing extraordinary members of the Schulich Law community with four awards sponsored by the The Â鶹´«Ã½ Law Alumni Association.

The 2025 Law Alumni Awards nomination deadline is May 30, 2025. 

Celebrate Excellence: Nominate an Outstanding Alum Today!

Every institution has alumni who inspire—leaders, innovators, and changemakers who embody the spirit and values of their alma mater. By nominating an exceptional alum for an alumni award, you’re not just recognizing their achievements—you’re shining a spotlight on their impact, strengthening alumni connections, and inspiring future generations.

Anyone can nominate a deserving alum for a law alumni award—including former classmates, professors, colleagues, mentees, community members or their friends and family—so if you know a legal professional making a difference, now is the time to recognize their impact!

Your nomination helps tell the stories that matter—stories of perseverance, leadership, and generosity. Take a moment to honour someone who has made a difference. Nominate today and be part of celebrating excellence!

(Note: in 2025 we removed the previous stipulation that the nominator must also be an alum of the Schulich School of Law). 

°Õ³ó±ðÌýWeldon Award for Unselfish Public Service recognizes an alum that has made outstanding contributions to the community and the legal profession in line with the Weldon Tradition. 

Deadline for nominations: May 30, 2025
Membership in the Bertha Wilson Honour Society recognizes the contributions to law and society of our alumni from across Canada and around the world.

Deadline for nominations: May 30, 2025
°Õ³ó±ðÌýEmerging Leader Impact Award honours a law school graduate from the last decade, showcasing excellence in the legal field and leadership in driving positive community change.

Deadline for nominations: May 30, 2025
°Õ³ó±ðÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ Law Alumni Association Teaching Award recognizes enthusiasm, commitment, dedication and outstanding service to our students by a faculty member. 

How to Nominate an Alum

Nominating an alum for the Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service, Bertha Wilson Honour Society and/or Emerging Leader Impact Award is easy:

  • Refer to the eligibility requirements for each award to ensure the nominee meets the criteria 

  •  [PDF] and complete it (note: you may use the same nomination form to nominate an alum for more than one award)

  • Write a letter of nomination outlining major accomplishments of the nominee and why you feel they should be considered. 

  • Provide an outline of the nominee’s professional achievements (either their CV, their LinkedIn profile, or a biography) 

  • Note: We encourage and welcome the inclusion of letters of support as part of the nomination package. While not mandatory, these letters provide valuable insights and perspectives that can enhance the overall nomination. Letters of support can be written by individuals other than alumni, allowing for a diverse range of perspectives to contribute to the nomination process.

  • Send the completed nomination package to the Schulich School of Law Alumni Relations Office by the deadline to lawalum@dal.ca