A $1000 award recognizing the outstanding contribution of a person living with a disability
The James McGregor Stewart Award was established in 2015 by friends of the James McGregor Stewart Society through CFNS. First in his class at Dalhousie Law School in 1914, McGregor Stewart was also president of the Student Council. He went on to head a Halifax law firm that became the present-day Stewart McKelvey, and served as Chairman of Dalhousie’s Board of Governors. In 2000, Canadian Lawyer magazine named him as one of Canada’s 10 greatest lawyers. He is also one of fewer than 500 Canadians to be awarded the Commander of the British Empire for services to the Empire in WW II.
About the award
The James McGregor Stewart Award celebrates the leadership and accomplishments of Nova Scotians with disabilities. The award is unconditional, but it is intended to draw attention to the contributions of individuals who have provided leadership in their field. Past recipients have overcome physical and social barriers, bringing excellence and passion to their lives. Honorees have included successful advocates, outstanding athletes and effective mentors:
2015 – Sarah Dube, activist
2016 – Clary Stubbert, athlete
2017 – Gerry Post, accessibility directorate
2018 – Paul Vienneau, the man with a shovel
2019 – Jenn Powley, author
2020 – Kendall Worth, journalist
2021 – Hope McInnis, athlete
2022 – Vicky Levack, advocate
2023 – Paul Tingley, paralympian 
2024 -- Anne Camozzi, advocate and Martin Fudge, paralympian
2025 -- Mirriah Bernard-Tran, PhD and Jemma Bowers, advocate
2026 -- Open for application
Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated for determination and achievement in conquering personal or externally imposed boundaries, with emphasis on leadership, personal excellence and advocacy.
The Community Foundation of Nove Scotia administers the award - the application is found at https://cfns.ca/jamesmcgregorstewartaward/
Nominations due May 15.
