The Dr. Alan Drummond Advocacy Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to the cause of advancing emergency medicine at the regional, national or international level through advocacy efforts. Recipient Receives Plaque Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block Eligibility CAEP shall be under no obligation to present the award annually. The award may be awarded to more than one person in a given year. Any possibility that an individual or organization could exploit winning a CAEP award for personal profit or commercial advantage will be taken into consideration. Any CAEP member currently sitting as an elected officer, a member of the Board of Directors or the Public Affairs Committee is not eligible for nomination unless under exceptional circumstances. A nomination may be re-submitted in a subsequent year Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Julianna Deutscher 2024 Dr. Shazma Mithani 2023 Dr. Trevor Jain 2022 Dr. Jillian Roberge 2021 Dr. Dominick Shelton 2020 Dr. Daniel Kollek 2019 aHand2Hold Campaign 2018 Dr. Joe Vipond & Dr. Courtney Howard 2017 Dr. Kathryn Dong 2016 Dr. Kari Sampsel 2015 Dr. Carolyn Snider 2014 BCMA Section of Emergency Medicine 2013 Dr. Christian Vaillancourt & Dr. Norman Epstein 2012 Dr. Adam Lund 2011 Dr. Paul Parks & Dr. Raj Sherman

CAEP is pleased have established an award in recognition of excellence in emergency medicine. The Emergency Physician of the Year Award will be given to two individuals per Canadian region* (as outlined in the CAEP bylaws. One each for a physician practicing in an urban/sub-urban community (populations 30,000+) and a small urban/rural community (populations less than 29,999). Criteria This award is open to any physician practicing emergency medicine in Canada regardless of their CAEP membership status Outstanding contributions in one or more of the following areas in emergency medicine in the last 24 months: Patient care Community service Hospital or health care administration CAEP activities Examples of outstanding contributions include: Championing wellness Conducting charitable or humanitarian work Embodying excellence in clinical practice Providing leadership during a community crisis Developing a new program to address challenges in emergency medicine Developing innovative care programs in specific areas of emergency medicine (e.g., overcrowding, palliative care, addiction, etc.) Submission Requirements: Nominators will be asked to outline nominee qualities directly in the submission form *Regions of Practice West: British Columbia Yukon Prairies Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Northwest Territories Nunavut Ontario Quebec East New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Newfoundland & Labrador Recipient Receives: Plaque Complimentary conference registration $500 towards travel (if the winner is a member) OR a CAEP membership (if the winner is a non-member) Last Year's Winners: 2025 Emergency Physicians of the Year Dr. Alexis Cournoyer, Quebec-Urban Dr. Richard Fleet, Quebec-Rural, Remote, Small Urban Dr. Haroun Zayed, Ontario-Urban Dr. Francis Sem, Ontario-Rural, Remote, Small Urban

Awarded in recognition of a physician, resident or staff, who upholds the highest standards of professionalism in emergency medicine. The recipient demonstrates the following qualities: Is altruistic, has integrity, is honesty, and conducts themselves ethically Shows care and compassion Shows competence and knowledge of one’s limits Shows openness Shows responsibility to the profession and society Is able to work within a team Is an excellent role model Inspires others uphold the highest standards of professionalism Is an excellent, patient, and responsive teacher Demonstrates a thoughtful approach to career-life balance while encouraging others to do so Recipient Receives Plaque  Complimentary conference registration  Return travel to conference  Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Ariel Hendin 2024 Dr. Nicholas Costain 2023 Dr. Susan Bartels 2022 Dr. Bruce MacLeod 2021 Dr. Jennifer Bryan 2020 Dr. Jennifer Leppard 2019 Dr. Jim Christenson 2018 Dr. Samina Ali 2017 Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag 2016 Dr. Don Eby 2015 Dr. Merril Pauls 2014 Dr. Gary Ollson 2013 Dr. Roberta Eby 2012 Dr. Raghu Venugopal 2011 Dr. Norman Bartlett 2010 Dr. Luella Smith

The Honourary Life Membership Award (Emeritus) is given to an individual who exemplifies what an emergency medicine Physician strives to be. The recipient, who has had a lengthy career, is recognized for their outstanding contributions and dedicated service to emergency medicine in Canada and CAEP. Individuals who receive this award are fixtures within the EM specialty and whose accomplishments are well known. Recipient Receives A plaque Lifetime membership with CAEP (no annual dues) Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block Eligibility Be a current member of CAEP with at least 20 years of membership Recipients can only be recognized with this award once Return travel to conference & two nights hotel Free conference registration Additional Submission Requirements Must contain the signatures of three CAEP members (electronic signatures are accepted) A letter from a colleague (who is a CAEP member), outlining the characteristics of the nominee as they relate to this award (multiple letters are accepted) Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Christian Vaillancourt 2024 Dr. John King Dr. Luella Smith 2023 Dr. Ana Jarvis Dr. Don Melady Dr. Jim Christenson 2022 Dr. Howard Ovens 2021 Dr. Sam Campbell 2020 Dr. Jonathan Dreyer Dr. Terry O’Brien 2019 Dr. Art Coakley 2018 Dr. Gene Dagnone 2017 Dr. Les Vertesi 2016 Dr. Justin Maloney 2015 Dr. Michael Bullard 2010 Dr. David Walker 1995 Dr. Ronald Stewart Dr. Marilyn Li 1994 Dr. Peter Rosen 1990 Nancy Booth 1988 Dr. Jan Tollefson

​In recognition of the outstanding contribution to emergency medicine research that Dr. Ian Stiell has had over his career, the University of Ottawa Department of Emergency Medicine has established the annual Researcher of the Year award in his name. Dr. Stiell was the inaugural Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine (2002) and for many years fostered excellence in research and education. As a driven and distinguished leader, Dr. Stiell is deeply committed to translating research and academic results into practice-changing benefits for our emergency patients and the emergency medicine health care community. Dr. Stiell is an internationally recognized researcher and mentor in emergency medicine. Candidates for this award are CAEP member physicians who have distinguished themselves through their scholarship, specifically producing important clinical or education research in emergency medicine within the past three years. This distinction will be judged based upon impactful dissemination of research findings and innovations, as well as national or international awards received. Staff Physician and PhD clinical or education researchers whose primary appointment is with a Division or Department of Emergency Medicine and who devotes the majority of his/her time EM research are eligible. Normally we would not expect students, residents, or fellows to be candidates for this award. The Board is under no obligation to award each year. Recipient Receives Plaque Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block Additional Submission Requirements A detailed letter of nomination explaining why the nominee is deserving of the award in 750 words or less A full CV with achievements of the past three years highlighted and recent publication details that support impactful emergency medicine research findings, innovations and any national or international awards received Must contain the signatures of three CAEP members (electronic signatures are accepted) Eligibility Candidates who have not won in the previous three years are eligible. Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Krishan Yadav 2024 Dr. Patrick Archambault 2023 Dr. Sheldon Cheskes 2022 Dr. Corinne Hohl 2021 Dr. Samina Ali 2020 Dr. Teresa Chan Dr. Christian Vaillancourt 2019 Dr. Paul Atkinson 2018 Dr. Andrew McRae 2017 Dr. Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy 2016 Dr. Jeff Perry

This award recognizes an outstanding female emergency physician who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, mentorship, and contributions to the advancement of women in emergency medicine (EM) in Canada. Named in honour of Dr. Jill McEwen, a trailblazer in EM leadership and a role model for women in the specialty, this award celebrates those who embody her dedication to education, professional growth, and leadership in EM. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a CAEP member Female-identifying physician who has demonstrated leadership in EM Mentor and advocate for women in EM Role model advancing women’s visibility and impact in EM leadership and education Recipient Receives: Plaque Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block

​This award was established to honour Dr. Marilyn Li. Dr. Li joined the medical staff of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in the Emergency Department (ED) in 1978 and was appointed Assistant Head in 1983. In 1985, Dr. Li became the Head of Emergency Services at CHEO, a position she held for 10 years. During her time at CHEO, she implemented a Paediatric Fellowship training program in 1988, the first in Canada. Recognizing the importance of academic excellence, she hired a research assistant to support staff research activities, and supported interested staff in pursuing formal research training. This set the foundation for significant practice changing research and to the creation of Pediatric Emergency Research Canada, a consortium of PEM researchers that is recognized internationally for its contributions to PEM research. Under Dr. Li’s guidance, education in PEM extended beyond CHEO’s fellows to residents in Family Medicine and the Royal College Emergency programs in Ottawa. Subsequently, trainees from Toronto, McMaster and Queen’s Universities also came to CHEO for rotations in PEM. This award recognizes a physician who, as a leader in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, has promoted excellence in themselves and others as demonstrated by the following qualities: A mentor to colleagues, inspiring and encouraging their growth in clinical work, education and/or scholarly activities A strong collaborator, building the network of physicians and allied health teams within the PEM and EM communities Promoting and fostering, within themselves and others, core values of honesty, open mindedness and respect Recipient Receives Plaque Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block Past Winners Year Recipient 2024 Dr. Katrina Hurley 2023 Dr. Amy Plint 2022 Dr. Rod Lim 2020 Dr. Sarah Reid 2019 Dr. Garth Meckler 2018 Dr. Gary Joubert 2017 Dr. Jason Fischer 2016 Dr. Carrol Pitters 2015 Dr. Terry Klassen

The recipient of this award has told an emergency medicine related story that reflects: Fairness and balance (capturing multiple viewpoints, quality and depth of research, accuracy) Timeliness (first on the story, immediacy, relevance to audience) Insight (imparting clear perceptions of a complex situation; creativity in approach; human context or implications) Impact (contribution to society and to public understanding of issue) Quality writing and production (clear, compelling and interesting narrative; conciseness; accessibility; use of visuals and sound) Recipient Receives Plaque Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block Eligibility The primary focus the submission must be emergency medicine. The work must have been published or aired within the twelve months preceding the date of the CAEP Conference Entries originally written, broadcast or produced in languages other than French or English are welcome – transcript in either official language must accompany the submission. Reports from any journalistic media including print, TV, and Radio are eligible Open to journalists working for Canadian newspapers, magazines, television stations, radio stations, wire services and networks Open to freelance journalists whose submitted work has been published or broadcast in Canada. Work appearing in specialty or trade publications is not eligible for submission Work must be aimed at the general public Teams or individuals may submit work The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any submission that is incomplete or that constitutes a real or apparent conflict of interest CAEP reserves the right to withhold the award in any year if the judges determine that submissions are not of a sufficiently high standard in meeting the established criteria. Additional Submission Requirements Self-nomination is ineligible Applications must also include descriptions of advocacy activities and a minimum of two samples of a nominees work Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Elizabeth Payne, Ottawa Citizen 2024 Aaron Derfel, Montreal Gazette 2023 Mike Crawley, CBC News 2022 Dr. Heather Patterson 2021 Dr. Catherine Varner 2020 Dr. Bob Bell 2018 Teresa Boyle, The Toronto Star 2017 Tom Brodbeck, The Winnipeg Sun 2015 Andre Picard, The Globe and Mail 2014 Kevin Rollason, The Winnipeg Free Press 2013 Pamela Cowan, The Regina Leader-Post 2012 Andre Picard, The Globe and Mail 2011 Jodie Sinnema, The Edmonton Journal

A gifted leader in emergency medicine, Dr. Paul Hannam served as Director at Toronto’s Michael Garron and North York General Hospitals where he mentored and sponsored countless learners and faculty. Paul cared deeply about the people he worked with and their wellbeing. He was respected by all who knew him for his dedication to equity and access to care for our most marginalized and vulnerable patients. He had a quiet leadership style in which he led by example, was always ready to help and mentor colleagues, especially junior colleagues, and approached his work with humility. As Director of the ED at NYGH he articulated an academic vision relevant to a community hospital and became a trusted partner in SREMI. The award will be presented to the selected candidate at the CAEP Annual Scientific Meeting. A speaking opportunity will be offered either at the Annual Meeting or another venue as deemed appropriate. The award winner will receive: Plaque Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block Honorarium of $1000 Selection Criteria: Nominations should address the qualities of the candidate that reflect Dr. Hannam’s values and character, which should include, but not be limited, to the following: Demonstrated leadership skills (academic leadership qualities or interests an asset); Supports colleagues as an educator and mentor; Dedicated to EDI values especially marginalized patients of the ED; Skilled and dedicated educator; Quiet, humble individual who leads by example. The award will be open to Canadian Emergency Physicians who are CAEP members in their first ten years of practice who best reflect the values and qualities of Dr. Paul Hannam. Award winners will also be notified of an opportunity to apply for a grant towards tuition for the NEAL program at University of Toronto or another qualifying leadership training course (as determined by the Selection Committee) within 4 years of their award. Funds will be derived from the Paul Hannam Endowment Fund surplus at Sinai Health Foundation. Applications will be reviewed by the same Committee that reviews applications for the Paul Hannam Award. Award winners will also be eligible to receive free tuition to the CAEP Leadership course.’ Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Justin Hall 2024 Dr. Ava Butler 2023 Dr. Allison McConnell 2022 Dr. Allison Petrie McConnell 2022 Dr. Robert Ohle

This award recognizes a Humanities in Emergency Medicine article submitted to CJEM. The paper should be no more than 1000 words. All of the submissions are judged by either the CJEM Senior Editorial Board (SEB), or a committee established by the SEB. Recipient Receives Plaque Paper will be published in the CAEP Annual Conference edition of CJEM $500 towards conference registration or conference expenses (travel and/or hotel) Eligibility Only open FRCPC or CCFP(EM) residents in Canada Additional Submission Requirements For this award only, submissions are accepted through the CJEM author portal here: https://www.editorialmanager.com/cjem/default.aspx When submitting during the online process, please upload the completed entry form as a supplemental file Deadline TBD Please address any questions to: cjem@caep.ca Past Winners Year Recipient 2024 Dr. Henry Li 2021 Dr. Ben Huang 2020 Dr. Gerhard Dashi 2019 Dr. Shannon Chun 2018 Dr. Leo Carroll 2017 Dr. Christine East 2016 Dr. Noam Katz 2015 Dr. Niresha Velmurugiah 2014 Dr. Stephanie VandenBerg 2013 Dr. Meira Louis 2012 Dr. Sandra Jennesan 2011 Dr. Michelle Tousignant

The President’s Award recognizes a member who has demonstrated a commitment to CAEP through activities that have directly impacted the association. Activities may include but are not limited to: Board activities Committee work Involvement with working groups Advocacy Research CPD activities International work Recipient Receives Plaque Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block (upgraded room) Honourary lifetime membership Eligibility Current CAEP Board Members and Officers are not eligible for the award Recipients can only be recognized with this award once Additional Submission Requirements Must contain the signatures of three CAEP members (electronic signatures are accepted) Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Judy Morris 2024 Dr. Brian Holroyd 2023 Dr. Alecs Chochinov 2022 Dr. Constance LeBlanc 2021 Dr. Robert Primavesi 2020 Dr. George Kovacs 2019 Dr. Jill McEwen 2018 Dr. Eric Letovsky 2017 Dr. Wesley Palatnick 2016 Dr. Garth Dickinson 2015 Dr. Chris Evans 2014 Dr. Michael Schull 2013 Dr. Douglas Sinclair 2012 Dr. Ian Stiell 2011 Dr. Grant Innes 2010 Dr. James Ducharme 2009 Dr. Andrew Affleck 2008 Dr. Timothy Allen & Dr. Brian Rowe 2007 Dr. Terry Sosnowski 2006 Dr. Alan Drummond

Awarded to fellow resident leader who mentors, instructs, encourages, and advocates for residents. This award recognizes and shows appreciation to those individuals whose efforts have made emergency medicine special. The recipient will demonstrate the following qualities: Has made an outstanding contribution to the development of Canadian EM or the betterment of Canadian EM residents Recognized leader Effective teacher Has contagious enthusiasm Is innovative Acts as a role model Eligibility The nominee must currently be in good standing in an accredited Canadian CFPC-EM, or enrolled in an EM-related fellowship Previous recipients are not eligible Recipient Receives Plaque $500 towards conference registration or conference expenses (travel and/or hotel)  Past Winners Year Recipient 2024 Dr. Stephanie Smith 2023 Dr. Dave Jerome 2022 Dr. Elyssia Adamo 2021 Dr. Wilson Lam 2020 Dr. Christine Hanna 2019 Dr. Alicia Cundall 2017 Dr. Christine East 2013 Dr. Laura Stone 2012 Dr. Rachel Sheps 2009 Dr. Jatina Lai 2008 Dr. Elizabeth Shouldice 2007 Dr. Elizabeth Haney 2006 Dr. Brian D. Farrell 2004 Dr. Chantal St-Onge

Awarded to fellow resident leader who mentors, instructs, encourages, and advocates for residents. This award recognizes and shows appreciation to those individuals whose efforts have made emergency medicine special. The recipient will demonstrate the following qualities: Has made an outstanding contribution to the development of Canadian EM or the betterment of Canadian EM residents Recognized leader Effective teacher Has contagious enthusiasm Is innovative Acts as a role model Eligibility The nominee must currently be in good standing in an accredited Canadian FRCPC, or Pediatric EM residency program, or enrolled in an EM-related fellowship Previous recipients are not eligible Recipient Receives Plaque $500 towards conference registration or conference expenses (travel and/or hotel)  Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Kaitlin Endres 2024 Dr. Sonja Wakeling 2023 Dr. Zoe Polsky 2022 Dr. Sara Alavian 2021 Dr. Kristin Morch 2020 Dr. Anne Finlayson 2019 Dr. Gerhard Dashi 2018 Dr. Blair Bigham 2017 Dr. Ahmed Taher 2016 Dr. Kyla Caners 2015 Dr. Floyd Besserer 2014 Dr. Laurie Robichaud 2013 Dr. Brent Thoma 2012 Dr. Dennis Lefebvre 2011 Dr. Ni Lam 2010 Dr. Hussein D. Kanji Dr. Chau Pham 2009 Dr. Isabelle Bertrand 2008 Dr. Amélie Bourassa 2007 Dr. Aaron Sibley 2006 Dr. Rob Woods 2005 Dr. Rob Hall 2004 Dr. Shona MacLachlan 2003 Dr. Lisa Calder 2002 Dr. James Thompson 2001 Dr. Sunil Sookram

In recognition of outstanding contributions and dedicated service to emergency medicine in Canada. The recipient is seen as a leader in making Canadian Emergency Medicine what it is today. Recipient Receives Plaque   Complimentary conference registration  Return travel to conference  Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Jacques Lee 2024 Dr. Catherine Patocka Dr. Jeff Perry 2023 Dr. Francois de Champlain 2022 Dr. Alan Drummond 2021 Dr. Lucas Chartier Dr. Shelley McLeod 2019 Dr. Rod Lim 2015 Dr. Brian Holroyd 2012 Dr. Dennis Psutka Dr. Robert Johnston

In March of 2015, Canadian emergency medicine lost one of its greatest educators, Dr. Terry Sosnowski. In 1992, Dr. Sosnowski lead a group of dedicated physicians and founded the emergency medicine residency training program at the University of Alberta. He was the first RCPSC-EM Program Director. As an accomplished physician, he believed whole heartedly in the speciality and was influential in teaching the next generation of emergency medicine physicians. This award now bears his name to honour the legacy he left in emergency medicine education not only in Alberta, but across Canada. Recipient Receives Plaque Complimentary conference registration Return travel to conference Two nights of accommodation in the CAEP hotel block  Eligibility The nominee should be actively involved in teaching residents Must have made an outstanding contribution to teaching or to the development of EM education in Canada Contribution must have been made within the last year Previous recipients are not eligible Past Winners Year Recipient 2025 Dr. Andrew Hall 2024 Dr. Alim Pardhan 2023 Dr. Sarah Foohey 2022 Dr. Jennifer Leppard 2021 Dr. Daniel Grushka 2020 Dr. David Ha 2019 Dr. Caroline Tyson 2018 Dr. Jonathan Sherbino 2017 Dr. Aaron Johnston 2016 Dr. Andrew Healey 2015 Dr. Lisa Calder 2014 Dr. Mathieu Gatien 2013 Dr. Ken Milne 2012 Dr. Ian Rigby 2011 Dr. Rob Woods 2010 Dr. Terry Sosnowski 2009 Dr. Amanda Hanson 2008 Dr. Danielle Blouin 2007 Dr. Paul Parks 2006 Dr. Marc Charles Parent 2005 Dr. Jason Frank 2004 Dr. Eddy Lang 2003 Dr. Tim Allen 2002 Dr. Ivan Steiner 2001 Dr. John Ross

In October of 2012, Canadian emergency medicine lost one of its greatest and most loved mentors, Dr. Richard Kohn, who succumbed to cancer at the age of 49. Dr. Kohn was an award-winning educator and dedicated academic, serving as the Program Director for the CCFP(EM) program at McGill University and integrally involved at both the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels of medical education. In over 20 years as a clinician educator and mentor at the Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Dr. Kohn influenced the career path of hundreds of trainees through role modeling excellence and compassion. This is awarded to a physician mentor and role model within emergency medicine who meets the eligibility criteria: Shows exemplary caring and compassion towards their patients Has a strong track record of mentoring students, residents and junior colleagues in the clinical sphere of EM Is a strong advocate of physician-nursing collaboration and multi-disciplinary teamwork in the Emergency Department (ED) Shows unequivocal support and devotion to ones colleagues and to the ED Year Recipient 2022 Dr. Meeta Patel 2021 Dr. Gillian Sheppard 2020 Dr. Marc Francis 2019 Dr. Samina Ali 2018 Dr. Thomas Lee 2017 Dr. Stephen Choi 2016 Dr. Nadim Lalani 2015 Dr. Bill Sevcik 2014 Dr. Mathieu Gatien 2013 Dr. Shirley Lee