Innovative Practice Award

Honours a physician or team (must include at least one physician) whose practice has found new ways to improve patient care.

Dr. Paul Winston

Interprofessional Team Award

Goes to the team (must include at least once physician) with different health professionals working effectively to advance patient care.

The Ottawa Hospital’s Living Kidney Donation Program Team

Making a Difference Award - Urban

Honours a physician in recognition of their work for marginalized communities in a city.  

Dr. Jillian Alston

Making a Difference Award - Rural

Honours a physician in recognition of their work for marginalized communities in a rural area.

Dr. Amandeep Rai

Media Engagement Changemaker Award

Honours a Canadian doctor who is leading change in healthcare through media and social media communications and has the backing of an organization.

Dr. Prévost Jantchou

Media Engagement Trailblazer Award

Honours a Canadian doctor who is leading change in healthcare through media and social media communications as an individual doctor at the grassroots level.

Dr. Shazma Mithani

Media Engagement Learner Award

Honours a med student or resident who is leading change in healthcare through media and social media communications.

Dr. Justina Melkis

Top Blogger Award

Honorary award not selected by the judges but rather reflecting high reader engagement based on digital metrics

Dr. Howard Goldstein