| Justice Pringle Award
In 1999 the Norfolk Law Association announced
it was sponsoring an annual award to a student of one of the Secondary
Schools in Norfolk County in the law program in honour of The
Honourable Mr. Justice J. A. Pringle, who was
a County Court Judge and subsequently Judge of the Ontario Court
(General Division) for Norfolk County from 1973 until his retirement
in February, 1999.
All of those in our County involved in the administration of justice
are most fortunate to have experienced his fair yet firm approach
to judicial matters in our County. Mr. Justice Pringle
was the epitome of a gentleman in the courtroom and his consideration
for others including court staff, lawyers, jurors and the parties
in the litigation process was renowned. He was a firm believer
in the rule of law and the proper administration of the democratic
process in our country.
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Mr. Justice Pringle's
talents were not confined to the courtroom and his community service
throughout the County was well known including his participation
at the Norfolk County Fair on Young Canada Day and numerous local
charitable events. Mr. Justice Pringle is a World
War II veteran and many have seen him pay his respects
on Remembrance Day at the ceremony at the Carillon Tower in Simcoe.
Mr. Justice Pringle took a special interest
in the education of both elementary and secondary school children
in our area, including ensuring that all classrooms of children
who visited the Courthouse were explained the procedures and purposes
of the Court in clear and simple terms, yet at the same time,
sternly advised as to the dignity the courtroom deserved.
The deserving student is one who would show integrity, a particular
interest and proficiency in the law, and a true spirit of community
mindedness. The award is not necessarily intended to be given
to the highest mark in the law program. The award was presented
for the 1998-99 school term firstly to a student at Port Dover
Composite School and subsequent consecutive years to a student
in Valley Heights Secondary School, Delhi District Secondary School,
Simcoe Composite School, Waterford District High School and Holy
Trinity Catholic High School and repeats in that fashion.
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| Justice Pringle Award
Recipients
- 1998/99 Amber Baxter (Port Dover Composite School)
- 1999/00 Jason Smith (Valley Heights Secondary School)
- 2000/01 Stacey Rodrigues (Delhi District Secondary School)
- 2001/02 Lena Dover (Simcoe Composite School)
- 2002/03 Tim Hudson (Waterford District High School)
- 2003/04 Myles Grant (Holy Trinity Catholic High School)
- 2004/05 Kayla Keefer (Port Dover Composite School)
- 2005/06 Amy Barnim (Valley Heights Secondary School)
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