Canadian geriatrics society

Awards

The Canadian Geriatrics Society Awards celebrates excellence in the field of geriatrics. Our awards recognize outstanding contributions to the care of older adults, highlighting innovations, research, and leadership that advance the quality of life for older adults.

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    • Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Dr. Michelle Hart

    • Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Jose Morais

    • CGS Five Weekend Care of the Elderly Certificate Course Scholarship: Shannon Leung

    • Janet McElhaney Research Award: Dr. Jennifer Watt

    • B. Lynn Beattie Clinical Leadership Award: Dr. Sheri-Lynn Kane

    • Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Dr. Anna Byszewski

    • Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Paula Rochon

    • CGS Five Weekend Care of the Elderly Certificate Course Scholarship: Bryan Franco

    • Janet McElhaney Research Award: Dr. Zahra Goodarzi

    • B. Lynn Beattie Clinical Leadership Award: No Recipient for 2025

    • B. Lynn Beattie Clinical Leadership Award: Dr. Samir Sinha

    • Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Dr. Alishya Burrell

    • Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Gary Naglie

    • CGS Five Weekend Care of the Elderly Certificate Course Scholarship: Carlyn Figueiredo

    • Réjean Hébert Canadian Institutes of Health Research -Institute on Aging Prize: Shannon Gui

    • Edmund V Cowry Award: Britney Wong

    • Dr. Jack and Dr. Asa Award: Corrie Vincent

    • Willard and Phoebe Thompson Award: Parnika Godkhindi

      • 1st Place Poster Award: Amanda Yee

      • 2nd Place Poster Award: Peter Hoang

      • 3rd Place Poster Award: Christopher Davis

    • B. Lynn Beattie Award: Barb Liu

    • Peter McCracken Award: Jasneet Parmar

    • Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Melissa Andrew

    • Réjean Hébert Canadian Institutes of Health Research -Institute on Aging Prize: Jenna MacDonald

    • Edmund V Cowdry Award: Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher

    • Dr. Jack and Dr. Asa Award: Guillaume Lim Fat

    • Willard and Phoebe Thompson Award: Geemitha Ratnayake Mudiyanselage  

    • 1st Place Poster: Guilherme Moraes Balbim

    • 2nd Place Poster: Khushbu J Pate

    • 3rd Place Poster: Yu Qing (Jenny) Huang

    • 2022 Pfizer Continence Research Award: Anthony Anugom

    • 2022 Honorable Mention: Janet Kow & Heidi Schmaltz

    • 2022 Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award Winner: Janet E. McElhaney, MD, September 29, 1954 – October 21, 2021. Learn more about Dr. McElhaney here.

    • Dr. Jack and Dr. Asa Award: Alana Miller

    • Edmund V Cowdry Award: Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher

    • Willard and Phoebe Thompson Award: Aileen Liang

    • Réjean Hébert Canadian Institutes of HealthResearch -Institute on Aging Prize: Peter Hoang

    • 1st Place Poster: Maha Rehman

    • 2nd Place Poster: Nazila Hassanabadi

    • 3rd Place Poster:Lauren Cuthbertson

    • 2021 Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Frank Molnar

    • 2021 Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Thiru Yogaparan

    • 2021 Pfizer Continence Research Award: Luxey Sirisegaram & Selynne Guo

    • Dr. Jack and Dr. Asa Award: Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher

    • Edmund V Cowdry Award: Joel Mahon

    • Willard and Phoebe Thompson Award: Raphaelle Koerber

    • Réjean Hébert Canadian Institutes of Health Research -Institute on Aging Prize: Guillaume Lim Fat

    • 1st Place Poster: Molly Gallibois

    • 2nd Place Poster: Shailee Siddhpuria

    • 3rd Place Poster: Sophie Hogeveen-Access

    • 2020 Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Maria (Marisa) Zorzitto

    • 2020 Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Sharon Marr

    • 2020 Pfizer Continence Research Award: Christina Shaw

Past Award Winners

    • 2019 Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Roger Wong

    • 2019 Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Barbara Power

    • 2019 CFPC/CGS Award of Distinction in Health Care of the Elderly: Vivian Ewa

    •  2019 Willard and Phoebe Thompson Award: Sarah Chan

    • 2018 Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Christopher Frank

    • 2018 Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Laura Diachun & Martin Moran

    • 2018 CFPC/CGS Award of Distinction in Health Care of the Elderly: Henry Grant McKercher

    • 2018 Pfizer Continence Research Award: Sameea Quereshi 

    • 2018 CGS NGIG Leadership Award: Bonnie Cheung

    • 2017 Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Alexandra Papaioannou

    • 2017 CFPC/CGS Award of Distinction in Health Care of the Elderly: John Sloan

    • 2017 CGS NGIG Leadership Award: Jasmin Mah

    •  2017 NGIG J. L Research Award: Annie Cheung

    • 2016 CFPC/CGS Award of Distinction in Health Care of the Elderly: Roger Butler

    • 2016 Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Camilla Wong

    • 2015 Dr. Jack MacDonell Award: Amanda Gardhouse

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