The Coulter A. Osborne Award - 2012 Nominations are now being accepted from February 9 to April 15, 2012

"Awarded by the Waterloo Law Association to one of its members whose integrity, comity and beneficence in professional practice and public life uphold the highest traditions of the profession and enhance the reputation of the Association and its members."

These words are inscribed on a commissioned original glass sculpture created by Elora sculptor Heather Wood.  The names of each recipient are etched on a small companion glass piece that is displayed with the sculpture.  Those honoured with the award receive a commissioned original blown glass wine decanter created by John Kepkiewicz of Thorn Glass Studio in St. Jacobs.  The decanter bears the emblem of the Waterloo Law Association inside.

Coulter A. Osborne

After a long and renowned career as a respected litigation lawyer in Waterloo Region, The Honourable Coulter A. Osborne went on to be appointed a Justice of the Superior Court, a Justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal and Integrity Commissioner of Ontario.  It is fitting that in 2003 when the Association decided to institute an award to recognize Waterloo Region lawyers who combine impeccable professional standards of practice with civility and consideration for those with whom they work, that Coulter Osborne would agree to have this award named in his honour. 

Recipients

2003  Brian P. Eby, Ludwig Lichtenheldt & Eby (1949 - 2011)

2004  Vernon B. Copp, Q.C., Copp & Cosman

2005  W. H. Peter Madorin, Q.C., Madorin Snyder LLP

2006  William H. White, Q.C., White Duncan Linton LLP

2007  Ms Connie Giller Peterson (1948 - 2009) Regional Solicitor of the Region of Waterloo

2008  Walter Wintar, Barrister and Solicitor

2009  Ross F. Earnshaw, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

2010  Mervyn J. Villemaire, Q.C., Sorbara Schumacher McCann LLP

2011 Ms Phaedra Klodner, Barrister and Solicitor

2012 Stephen F. Gehl