2017 National Awards Program
The Canadian College of Health Leaders, and the sponsors of the National Awards Program, are proud to honour the individuals, teams and organizations that are making a difference across the healthcare system.
The College is delighted to present its awards at the 2017 Honouring Health Leadership event at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC on Sunday June 11, 2017. The 3M Health Care Quality Team Awards and the Robert Wood Johnson Awards will be presented during the National Health Leadership Conference on June 12- & 13, 2017.
For more information about our 2017 recipients download the Celebrating Leading Practices booklet which illustrates leadership at its finest and demonstrates the impact that a person or team can have within their organization and beyond.
Those profiled were selected for special recognition; however, the 2017 competition included many outstanding programs and accomplishments. Look for an expanded version of the Celebrating Leading Practices booklet, including descriptions of all award nominees, to be posted for free download on the College’s website, later this summer.
Read the official news release: Canadian College of Health Leaders Announces Recipients of the 2017 National Awards Program Winners
2017 Award Recipients
For more information about this year's recipients view the list below or click on their photo or logo.
3M Health Care Quality Team Awards
Quality Improvement Initiative(s) Across a Health System: London Health Sciences Centre
Sponsored by:

*****
Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Quality Improvement
Scarborough and Rouge Hospital
Sponsored by:

*****
Celebrating the Human Spirit Award
Bruyère Continuing Care
Sponsored by:

*****
Chapter Awards for Distinguished Service
- BC Lower Mainland: Sadiq Panjwani
- Bluenose: Heather Wolfe, CHE
- Eastern Ontario: Scott McLeish
- Greater Toronto Area: Sean Molloy, CHE
- Hamilton & Area: Emmi Perkins, MHSc, CHE
- NEON Lights: Mark Harman, CHE
- Quebec: Martin Beaumont, FCCHL
- Southern Alberta: Arlene Weidner, CHE
*****
College Award for Distinguished Service
Colonel (Retired) David Weger, CHE
*****
College Honorary Life Member Award
Pat Coish-Snow, CHE
*****
Energy and Environmental Stewardship Award
Horizon Health Network
Sponsored by:
*****
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
William Osler Health System
Sponsored by:
*****
Excellence in Patient Safety Award
Niagara Health
Sponsored by:
*****
Mentorship Award
Katherine Chubbs, CHE
Sponsored by:
*****
Nursing Leadership Award
Fiona Karmali
Sponsored by:
*****
President’s Award for Outstanding Corporate Membership in the College
3M Canada Company
*****
Robert Wood Johnson Awards
- Lina Li: University of Alberta
- Mylène Côté: University of Ottawa
- Janet Simm: Dalhousie University
- Craig Thompson: University of Toronto
- Micheli (Mike) Bevilacqua: University of British Columbia
- Myriam Le Blanc: University of Montreal
Sponsored by:
*****
Robert Zed Young Health Leader Award
Lindsay Peach, CHE
Sponsored by: