DM John H. Sims Receives John Tait Award

Deputy Minister John H. Sims receives the John Tait Award presented by Katherine Crosbie, Chair of the CBA’s Public Sector Lawyers’ Conference. (Photo: Rod Carleton)

Deputy Minister John H. Sims has been awarded the John Tait Award of Excellence by the Canadian Bar Association’s Public Sector Lawyers’ Conference.

The award was established in 1998 to honour, recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of public sector lawyers in Canada.

In presenting the award, Katherine Crosbie, Chair of the Public Sector Lawyers’ Conference, described Sims as a “humble and dedicated public servant who is extraordinarily wise, caring, sensitive and approachable.

“He is an individual who, throughout his career, has determined that there is no greater honor than working on behalf of the citizens of this country through the provision of excellent legal advice.”

Sims, who became Deputy Minister last December, joined the Department of Justice in 1977.

Vice-chair Mark Berlin described Sims as a “true leader for this new millenium.”

“He is quick to take responsibility and equally quick to heap praise on his colleagues for the work they do. He generously gives of his time to assist and mentor juniors.”

The award, named after former Deputy Minister John Tait, was presented to Sims at the CBA Legal Conference in Vancouver in August.