Celebration of Excellence 2025

Keith Sharkey, Royal Society of Canada, Fellowship

Nathalie Jette, Royal Society of Canada, Fellowship and Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, Fellowship

Deborah Marshall, Royal Society of Canada, Fellowship

Linda Carlson, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellowship

Kathy McCoy, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, Fellowship

Andre Buret, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, Fellowship

Man-Chiu Poon, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, Fellowship

Morris Scantlebury, Anthony N. Sabga Award, Caribbean Excellence – Science and Technology Award

Antoine Dufour, Arthritis Society of Canada, Top 10 Research Advances of 2023 Award

Roman Krawetz, Arthritis Society of Canada, Top 10 Research Advances of 2023 Award

David Keegan, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, Outstanding Contribution to Faculty Development in Canada

Braden Manns, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, Mentorship Award

Lynden Crowshoe, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, Indigenous Health Advocacy-Lifetime Contributions Award

Pamela Roach, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, Indigenous Health Advocacy – Emerging Leader Award

Catherine Patocka, Canadian Association for Medical Education, Certificate of Merit Award

Sandy Peacock, Canadian Association for Medical Education, Certificate of Merit Award

Steven Lopushinsky, Canadian Association for Medical Education, Certificate of Merit Award

Edwin Cheng, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, Early Career Educator Award (2023)

Nicole Johnson, Canadian Rheumatology Association, Distinguished Teacher-Educator Award

Ann Clarke, Canadian Rheumatology Association, Distinguished Investigator Award

Gregory Nelson, Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Beth Y. Karlan MD Award for Editorial Excellence and International Gynecologic Cancer Society, Outstanding Achievement in Gynecologic Surgery Award

Leonie Herx, Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians, Eduardo Bruera Award in Palliative Medicine

Maya Tarailo-Graovac, Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences, New Investigator Award

Garnette Sutherland, Alberta Innovates, Health System Innovation Champion

James White, Alberta Innovates: Trailblazer Digital Health Researcher Award

Jon Meddings, Alberta Society of Gastroenterology, Richard Fedorak Lifetime Achievement Award

Wayne Chen, Canadian Physiological Society, Sarrazin Award

Iliana Ortega, Professional Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta, Well-Being Award

Frank Stahnisch, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Honorary Fellowship

David Campbell, Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada, Early Career Leadership in Health Policy/Health Systems

Andrew Demchuk, William Cochrane Health System Innovation Award

Norman Campbell, World Hypertension League, MacGregor Excellence Award in Dietary Salt Reduction at the Population Level

Jori Hardin, Canadian Dermatology Association, Early Career Volunteer Award

Joe Vipond, Canadian Medical Association, Award for Political Advocacy

Kerri Novak, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology, Excellence in Quality Innovation Award

Alan Martino, Canadian Sociological Association, Early Investigator Award

Caley Shukalek, Canadian Medical Association, Award for Young Leaders (Early Career)

Zahara Goodarzi, Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Yves Joanette Award of Excellence in Research in Aging

Yuan Xu, Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Early Career Researcher Award (Cancer)

Kannin Osei-Tutu, Canadian Black Scientists Network, Dr. Howard D. McCurdy Award for Outstanding Service to Canadian Black Scientists

Michael Hill, Margolese National Brain Disorders Prize and Health Research Foundation of Innovative Medicines in Canada, Medal of Honor

Irene Ma, American College of Physicians (Alberta Chapter), John Token Evergreen Award

Debra Isaac, Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Women in Cardiology Medicine/Science Mentorship Award

Robert Sheldon, Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Research Achievement Award – Clinical Science

Gregg Nelson, International Gynecologic Cancer Society, Outstanding Achievement in Gynecologic Surgery Award

Wayne Chen, University of Otago, Sir John Eccles Lecture

Oluwabukola Salami, Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists

Dylan Pillai, New England Biolabs, Humanitarian Duty Award

Deborah Marshall, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Marilyn Dix Smith Leadership Award

Chad Bousman, Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology Innovations in Neuropsychopharmacology Research Award

Fiona Schulte, Canadian Cancer Society, William E. Rawls Prize

Janice Pasieka, Alberta Medical Association, Medal for Distinguished Service

Kristy Penner, Alberta Medical Association, Medal for Excellence and Achievement in Rural/Remote Medicine

James Silvius, Canada’s Drug Agency, 2024 Anniversary Medal

Shane Sinclair, Alberta Medical Association, Medal of Honor

James Dickinson, Alberta Medical Association, Medal for Distinguished Service

Kathryn Birnie, Children’s Healthcare Canada, Emerging Leader Award

Mary Dunbar, Avenue Magazine, Calgary Top 40 Under 40 Award

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Pierre Billion, Avenue Magazine, Calgary Top 40 Under 40 Award

Kelle Hurd, Avenue Magazine, Calgary Top 40 Under 40 Award

Robert Miller, Avenue Magazine, Calgary Top 40 Under 40 Award

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Jennifer Jackson, Avenue Magazine, Calgary Top 40 Under 40 Award

Kirsten Fiest, WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100, AMEX Emerging Leaders Award

Diane Mosher, WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100, Professional Category Award

Deborah Kurrasch, WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100, BMO STEM Category Award

Hanan Bassyouni, WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100, Canadian Tire Community Impact Award

Fareen Zaver, WXN Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100, Amex Emerging Leaders Award

Rabiya Jalil, Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Joseph MacDonald, Avenue Magazine, Calgary Top 40 Under 40 Award

J. Neil Armstrong, Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee

Immigrant Champions of Canada, Inclusion Leadership Award

Walley Temple, Rotary Club, People of Action: International Champions of Impact

Garnette Sutherland, Alberta Order of Excellence

Aravind Ganesh, Indian Society of Calgary, Community Star Award

Monty Ghosh, The Medical Post, Making A Difference Award (Urban Category)

Dallas Seitz, Alzheimer Calgary, Jeanne Bentley Award

Tavis Campbell, Killam Annual Professorship, University of Calgary

Myriam Hemberger, Killam Annual Professorship, University of Calgary

Fabiola Aparicio-Ting, 2024 Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award

Patrick F. Lee, 2024 Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award

Alan Martino, 2024 Students' Union Honourable Mention

Sharon Hou, 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Postdoctoral Fellows Award

Bukola Salami, 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Award

Nicole Culos-Reed, UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs

Matthew James, UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs

Shalina Ousman, UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs

Pere Santamaria, UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs

Shane Sinclair, UCalgary Research Excellence Chairs

Hanan Bassyouni, Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Awards, Service

Judith Littleford, Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Awards, Education

Fiona Clement, Cumming School of Medicine Alumni of Distinction Awards, Research

Mirza Beg, Alberta's Top 30 Under 30, Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC)

Chaten Jessel, Alberta's Top 30 Under 30, Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC)

Deborah Ola, Alberta's Top 30 Under 30, Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC)

Nabilah Gulamhusein, 2024 Women's Resource Centre Awards of Excellence, WRC Distinguished Graduate Student Award

Dylan Guan, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Caroline Luszawski, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Bevin Wiley, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Chaten Jessel, Award for Medical Students, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

Joseph Carere, Governor General's Gold Medal

Breanna Fang, Violet King Engaged Scholar Award

Betalihem Lemma, Violet King Engaged Scholar Award

Michael Kryshtalskyj, Avenue Magazine, Calgary Top 40 Under 40