The Hughes Award
(Click above to view the Law Courts Education Society web page.)The Law Courts Education Society of BC celebrated its 15th Anniversary at the Law Courts Inn on January 18, 2005 with 150 guests in attendance.
Aric Hayes, beloved teacher and volunteer, received
The Hughes Award for Access to Justice.
His mother, Aleta Wallace, accepted the award on his behalf.
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Invitation
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From
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right: Mike & Aleta Wallace, Anna Moogk, Marinko Tabac, Aric Hayes' colleague & friend Karen Wong, Aric Hayes' 2003-4 Law 12 student |
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Law Courts Education Society President, Mr. Justice Wallace T. Oppal Master of Ceremonies at the 15th Anniversary Event. |
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The Honourable Stephen Owen, Q.C., Minister of Western Economic Development and Minister of State (Sport) Keynote speaker for the evening. |
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Mr. Justice Paul Williamson presented the Hughes Award (Click here to read his speaking notes.) |
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Aleta Wallace, receiving the Hughes Award honouring Aric Hayes' contribution to the Law Courts Education Society of British Columbia. |
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Aleta Wallace, accepting the Hughes Award (Click here to view her comments.) |
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Susan Moogk holding Aleta's hand as the guests stood to honour Aric Hayes. |
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Susan Moogk, mother of Aric Hayes' fiancée |
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Aleta Wallace, Anna Moogk, Peter & Susan Moogk Thanks Peter, for some of these photos. MW |
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The biggest grin of thanks for this public acknowledgement on behalf of all Aric Hayes' family, friends, colleagues, and students. |
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