Students’ Law Society (SLS) Awards

Each year, the Students’ Law Society (SLS), together with the Faculty of Law, recognizes students, faculty, and community members who have made meaningful contributions to the Windsor Law community. These awards celebrate academic achievement, leadership, service, teaching excellence, and commitment to the values that shape Windsor Law.

Award Categories

Graduation & Student Achievement Awards

  • Faculty of Law Valedictorian

  • J.W. Whiteside Awards

  • Access to Justice Award

  • Students’ Law Society Awards

Community & Values-Based Awards

Faculty Awards

  • Honourable Justice Robert Abby Award for Outstanding Special Lecturer

  • Students’ Law Society Faculty Awards

These awards reflect the values that shape the Windsor Law community — leadership, integrity, service, and academic excellence. By recognizing the contributions of students, faculty, and community members, the SLS celebrates those who strengthen our learning environment and inspire others through their commitment and impact.

Past Recipients

    • Faculty of Law Valedictorian:

    • J.W. Whiteside Awards:

    • Access to Justice Award:

    • Students’ Law Society Awards: Jared Colthurst (3L), Meg Gregoire (3L), Leah Bracey (2L)

    • Honourable Justice Robert Abby Award for Outstanding Special Lecturer: Wayne Patterson

    • Students’ Law Society Faculty Award: Noel Semple, Sara Wharton

    • Faculty of Law Valedictorian:

    • J.W. Whiteside Awards: Farhin Mim, Gabriela Verdicchio, Alexandra Ing, Timi Robert, Colleen Williams

    • Access to Justice Award: Timi Robert

    • Students’ Law Society Awards: Emily Kydd (2L), Jeaneva Spencer (2L), Sarika Navanathan (3L)

    • Honourable Justice Robert Abby Award for Outstanding Special Lecturer: Marcela Aroca

    • Students’ Law Society Faculty Award: Vincent Wong

    • Students’ Law Society Faculty Support Staff Award: Anna Maria Decia-Gualtieri

    • Faculty of Law Valedictorian: Sarafina Guthrie

    • J.W. Whiteside Awards: Thuvaaraga Kuganathan, Keon Coleman, Osman Hasan, Abdullahi Dorre, Tyrone Sequeira, Sarafina Guthrie, Kevin Limbombe, Monica Romero

    • Access to Justice Award: Tyrone Sequeira

    • Students’ Law Society Awards: Ruben Perez, Osman Hasan, Rachel Smile, Abdullahi Dorre, Kevin Limbombe, Elysha Bear-Morin, Monica Romero, Joshua Vetere

    • Honourable Justice Robert Abby Award for Outstanding Special Lecturer: Fabio Costante

    • Students’ Law Society Faculty Awards: Sujith Xavier, Myra Tawfik

    • Faculty of Law Valedictorian: David Pitawanakwat

    • J.W. Whiteside Awards: Zoe Rajwani, Natasha Daley, Nickta Jowhari, Harry Meiteen, Taiwo Onabolu, Aucha Stewart, Kendra Wilson, Summer Simon

    • Access to Justice Award: Natasha Daley

    • Students’ Law Society Awards: Sarah Durcikova, Alexandra Mathieu, Xhesika Resuli (2L), Alicia Servello (2L)

    • Honourable Justice Robert Abby Award for Outstanding Special Lecturer: John Rokakis

    • Students’ Law Society Faculty Awards: Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Professor Claire Mummé