Past Award Winners
DLRI recognizes the work and passion that our rural preceptors, residents, and health care professionals bring to their communities. These awards are our way of showing thanks for the amazing work of our dedicated rural preceptors.
Nominate someone for a Rural Recognition Award below.
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Early Educator Award
Awarded to a UCalgary preceptor from any discipline who is within their first five years of teaching, demonstrates outstanding commitment and enthusiasm for medical education, and is based outside of Calgary.
2025 – Dr. Carli Clemis
Past Recipients:
- 2024 – Dr. Parisa Shahrabadi
- 2023 – Dr. Brock Randolph
- 2022 – Dr. Vanessa Rogers
2021 – Dr. Noelle O'Riordan
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Interprofessional Education Award
Awarded to a professional in any discipline teaching UCalgary medical learners who has demonstrated educational effectiveness across professions and disciplines, or who has promoted the effective functioning of rural teams through interprofessional education.
2025 - Pincher Creek Associate Clinic and Good Health Teams
Past Recipients:
- 2024 - Lisa Denie
- 2023 - Rachel Prato and Shaine Jivan
- 2022 – Cassy Sinclair & Melissa Hoppe
- 2021 – Dr. Gavin Parker
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Dr. Ian Bennett Meritorious Service Award
2025- Dr. Davis Yawney
Past Recipients:
- 2024- Dr. Michelle Warren
- 2023 – Dr. Sarah Makhdoom
- 2022 – Dr. Jonathan Wallace
- 2021 – Dr. Ronald Gorsche
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Dr. Spencer McLean Peer-to-Peer Teaching Award
2025 – Dr. Jessica ter Wolbeek
Past Recipients:
- 2024 – Dr. Kyra Armstrong
- 2023 - Dr. Gabriel Dmytryszyn
- 2022 – Dr. Zach Heinricks
- 2021 – Dr. Elizabeth Cook
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UME Rural Inspiration Award
Awarded to a University of Calgary UME preceptor who has inspired medical students to consider rural training or pursue a rural career.
2025 - Dr. Benjamin Andruski
Past Recipients:
- 2024 - Dr. Ashley Rommens
- 2023 – Dr. Gerard Amanna
- 2022 – Dr. Davis Yawney
- 2021 – Dr. Murray Lee
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Dr. Hal Irvine Community Focus Award
Awarded to a UCalgary preceptor who has demonstrated dedication to improving the quality of life in their community through service and personal commitment, and who has practiced for at least five years.
2025 – Dr. Muti Kauchali
Past Recipients:
- 2024 – Dr. Jonathan Somerville
- 2023 – Dr. Lana Fehr
- 2022 – Dr. Jared van Bussel
2021 – Dr. Amy Gausvik
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Best Waugh Resident Award
Awarded to provide financial assistance to two dedicated residents with an interest in rural medicine — one Family Medicine Resident and one Royal College Resident.
2025 – Dr. Amal Jnead & Dr. Sabrina Martini
Past Recipients:
- 2024 – Dr. Camilla Piatkowski & Dr. Jan Tuescher
- 2023 – Dr. Morgan Hay & Dr. Isha Ober
- 2022 – Dr. Zach Heinricks & Dr. Brett Orr
- 2021 – Dr. Kyla Freeman & Dr. Joanna McNeil
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Royal College Rural Recognition Award
DLRI is proud to launch the Royal College Rural Recognition Award, celebrating physicians making a meaningful impact in rural medicine and education
This award recognizes a physician based outside of Calgary, from any discipline, who has made an outstanding contribution to rural practice or teaching.
2025 - Dr. Sean Spence