Please note that the awards nomination campaign will launch on October 1, at which time the online nomination form and the nomination template will become available.
The Award
This award recognizes and honours the meaningful contributions of individuals or teams, who provide health services, for acts of caring and compassion that go above and beyond the call of duty, which inspire others and have a profound and lasting impact. This can be interpreted broadly to include any act that improves an individual patient’s health and/or spirit, the lives of the patient’s family and/or the community. This award is a vehicle to share their stories with colleagues from across Canada and to help inspire others.
The winner will receive an etched glass trophy. Should the future permit us to return to an in-person event, the recipient will also receive paid travel and accommodations to attend the College’s Honouring Health Leadership event, and receive a complimentary registration to the CCHL National Conference.
Eligibility
This award is open to all Canadian healthcare professionals, leaders, teams and volunteers who have had a marked impact on quality of life and safety for patients, their family or the community. This award is open to College members and non-members alike. Programs, stand-alone acts and special initiatives from across the continuum of care are eligible for consideration. Nominations will also be evaluated on the opportunities for knowledge transfer, scalability and applicability to other organizations.
Nominations
Nominations must be made by a member of the College.
We are asking nominators to submit their nomination in two sections. Section A, which is to be submitted by November 30, is a 250 word summary. The summary should touch on the eligibility criteria and illustrate why you feel that the nominee should win this award. The summaries will be reviewed by the selection committee and a short list of top contenders will be formed. Those on the shortlist will be asked to complete Section B of the nomination. This section is due on February 1.
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2023 Recipient: Dr. Katherine Chubbs, CHE
As a passionate Indigenous leader, Dr. Katherine Chubbs exemplifies the obligation to set a positive example and be that spark of change. Paraphrasing her comments, “If you don’t do it, no one else will either, so it must start with you”.
Dr. Chubbs can be found spending countless hours as a volunteer to support those most vulnerable in society. She is particularly dedicated to supporting Indigenous and other marginalized populations as it pertains to issues with addictions and mental health, housing, and community reintegration.
Dr. Chubbs is involved in community engagement and supports the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) campaign. She also emphasize the importance of building meaningful relationships with First Nations and Indigenous organizations and has guided Good Samaritan leaders to build strategic relationships for education benefit. Dr. Chubbs has led the organization in efforts towards reconciliation and bringing awareness to the truth about residential schools.
Past Recipients
Please see our most recent recipients listed below. Full details are available in our Celebrating Leading Practices booklets.
2023 – Dr. Katherine Chubbs, CHE
2022 – Safehaven
2021 – Shaila Jiwa
2020 – Maryann Murray and Sandi Kossey, CHE
2019 – Elder Little Brown Bear (Ernest W. Matton)
2018 – Dr. Jeff Beselt
2017 – Bruyère Continuing Care
2016 – Ontario Shores
2015 – Saint Elizabeth Health
2014 – Carol Kushner and Donna Davis, Patients for Patient Safety Canada
2013 – Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority, Park Bench Players
2012 – Vancouver Inner City Youth Mental Health Program, Providence Health Care
2011 – Dan McGann, Credit Valley Hospital