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Award of Excellence

Award Purpose:

Past Award Recipients:

2008
Dale Orychock
2002
Dr Jose Pereira
2007
Dr Bernard Lapointe
2001
Laurie Anne O'Brien
2006
Dr Mike Harlos
2000
Dr Balfour M. Mount
2005
Dr S. Lawrence Librach
1999
Dre Elizabeth Latimer
2004
Jerry Rothstein
1998
Helen Bateman
2003
Andrée Gauvin
1997
Ina Cummings

Award Eligibility:

The nominee is an exemplary CHPCA member whose excellence is devoted to hospice palliative care in Canada in either a paid or voluntary capacity. To be a recipient of this award, the nominee must have made an impact at the national level and contributed to the mission of CHPCA by enhancing the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones who are facing a life threatening illness and bereavement.

The Awards Selection Committee will also review nominees' contributions and leadership in the following areas:

The award will be presented to only one individual in a given year and it is possible that it may not be granted every year.

The nominations for the 2009 Award of Excellence are now closed.
We thank all participants for submitting nominations.


Presented at the Annual General Meeting, the Award of Excellence recognizes an outstanding Canadian who exemplifies personal and/or professional commitment and achievements in the field of hospice palliative care in Canada.

The CHPCA Board of Directors invites you to attend the CHPCA Annual General Meeting:
Sunday October 18th, 2009
3:00 – 5:30 pm
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba


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