2026 John E. Read Medal - Call for Nominations

The CCIL is now accepting nominations for the 2026 John E. Read Medal. The John E. Read Medal is awarded by the CCIL to commemorate the life and work of John Erskine Read, Q.C., a distinguished Canadian lawyer and the only Canadian judge elected to the International Court of Justice.

The Read Medal is awarded to Canadians (including permanent residents of Canada), who have made a distinguished contribution in fostering the development, better understanding, or application of international law. The Read Medal is also awarded to other individuals who have made an outstanding contribution in fostering the development, better understanding, or application of international law in fields of special interest to Canada.

Deadline to submit nominations: April 15, 2026

For further details on the Nomination Process, please visit: https://www.ccil-ccdi.ca/john-e-read-medal