We are pleased to announce that ILA Canada is launching three inaugural awards this year to recognize outstanding contributions to international law in Canada. As a member of ILA Canada, you are well-placed to put forward a deserving colleague, and self-nominations are equally welcome.Nominations are open for the following awards and must be submitted no later than 1 September 2026 via the nomination form here.

 

Armand de Mestral Thesis Prize — Awarded to up to two master's or doctoral theses in international law defended within the past two years. If short-listed, nominators should email an electronic copy of the thesis and a 200-word biography to Awards@ila-canada.ca, or arrange for two physical copies to be sent to an address provided at that stage.

 

Prize for Outstanding Book — Awarded to up to two books in international law published within the past six years. If short-listed, nominators should arrange for the publisher to send a digital copy and a 200-word biography of the author(s) or editor(s) to Awards@ila-canada.ca, or two physical copies to an address provided at that stage.

 

International Law Practice and Impact Award — Recognizes up to two international lawyers who have made substantial contributions to the field over the course of their career. If short-listed, nominators should email a CV and two supporting letters to Awards@ila-canada.ca.

 

Juries will assess nominations on the basis of rigour, excellence, originality, and impact, and will take an equity-informed and linguistically and regionally-balanced approach to selection. Please note that nominees must be members of ILA Canada and must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

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