Paralegal Recognition Gala 2026

Celebrating excellence in the profession

Nominate an outstanding individual

The Paralegal Recognition Gala is an opportunity to celebrate paralegals and paralegal students who help advance the profession through their commitment, leadership, expertise, and inspiring achievements.

We invite you to nominate an individual whose accomplishments deserve recognition from their peers.

Important dates

Date

Event

August 3, 2026

Nominations open

October 2, 2026

Nomination submission deadline (17:00 P.M.)

October 10, 2026

Selection process begins

October 29 to November 13, 2026  

Finalists are notified of their nominations

November 26, 2026

Paralegal Recognition Gala


Nomination categories


Selection process

To know more about the selection process, please read this document: Candidate Selection Process


Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Can I nominate more than one person?

Yes. A separate nomination form must be completed for each nominee.

Can I nominate myself?

No. Self-nominations are not accepted.

Will finalists be notified?

Yes. Finalists will be notified between October 29 and November 13, 2026. Notification of nomination will be delivered by a bailiff whenever possible, or electronically if necessary. This is why certain logistical information is collected as part of the nomination form.

What happens if a nomination is incomplete?

Incomplete nominations or nominations that do not provide sufficient information to allow for a fair evaluation may not be considered.


Notice

This process is provided for informational purposes only. The Canadian Association of Paralegals reserves the right to modify the selection process, timelines, or any other aspect of the program should circumstances require it.


 

Nominee Information

Nomination category

For complete category descriptions and evaluation criteria, please refer to the Gala Recognition Awards 2026 information section.

Justification for the nomination in the "Innovative and Committed Individual" category

Justification for the nomination in the "Rising Star" category

This section forms the foundation of the nomination evaluation process. We encourage you to provide specific, detailed examples that clearly demonstrate the nominee's qualifications and achievements.

Justification for the nomination in the "Rare Gem" category

This section forms the foundation of the nomination evaluation process. We encourage you to provide specific, detailed examples that clearly demonstrate the nominee's qualifications and achievements.

Justification for the nomination in the "Dedicated Mentor" category

This section forms the foundation of the nomination evaluation process. We encourage you to provide specific, detailed examples that clearly demonstrate the nominee's qualifications and achievements.

Justification for the nomination in the "Most Appreciated by Their Peers" category

This section forms the foundation of the nomination evaluation process. We encourage you to provide specific, detailed examples that clearly demonstrate the nominee's qualifications and achievements.

Justification for the nomination in the "Rising Star (Paralegal Student)" category

This section forms the foundation of the nomination evaluation process. We encourage you to provide specific, detailed examples that clearly demonstrate the nominee's qualifications and achievements.

Nomination notification process

The information collected in this section will be used solely for the coordination of nomination notification for finalists. The nomination notification will occur between October 29, 2026 and November 13, 2026.