The Honourable Sandra Chapnik, C.M., O.Ont.
Toronto, Ontario
Sandra Chapnik has been advancing social justice in Ontario for decades. Advocating for equality and human rights, this former judge of the Superior Court of Justice helped establish best practices in the field, with many of her decisions cited as precedents across Canada. As an executive member of the Ontario and Canadian bar associations, she was a role model for women in law and championed for their increased representation in leadership roles. A volunteer leader, she engages in community initiatives that promote education and multiculturalism.