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.
Early Educator Award
Given to a UCalgary preceptor from any discipline who has demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for medical education, is in the first five years of teaching, and located outside Calgary.
2022: Dr. Vanessa Rogers
2021: Dr. Noelle O'Riordan
2020: Dr. Kilmeny Melnick
2019: Dr. Reid Hosford
Interprofessional Education Award
Given to a professional in any discipline teaching UCalgary medical learners. They have demonstrated educational effectiveness across professions/disciplines or who has promoted the effective function of rural teams through inter-professional education.
2022: Cassy Sinclair/Melissa Hoppe
2021: Dr. Gavin Parker
2020: Pat Ripley
2019: Natalie Palmer
Dr. Ian Bennett Meritorious Service Award
Given to a UCalgary preceptor with a demonstrated education focus of over 10 years duration, or a single extraordinary demonstration of dedication to medical education.
2022: Dr. Jonathan Wallace
2021: Dr. Ronald Gorsche
2020: Dr. Ron Spice
2019: Dr. Brian Siray
Dr. Spencer McLean Peer-to-Peer Teaching Award
Given to a UCalgary resident in any discipline who has demonstrated educational efforts across their practice and demonstrates qualities of a caring and compassionate mentor? They are at the PGY1 level or greater.
2022: Dr. Zach Heinricks
2021: Dr. Elizabeth Cook
2020: Dr. Colton Lewis
2019: Dr. Veronique Ram
UME Rural Inspiration Award
Given to a UME University of Calgary preceptor who has inspired students to consider rural training or a rural career.
2022: Dr. Davis Yawney
2021: Dr. Murray Lee
2020: Dr. Kristy Penner
2019: Dr. Gavin Parker
Dr. Hal Irvine Community Focus Award
Given to a UCalgary preceptor who has demonstrated dedication to improving the quality of life in their community through service and personal commitment and has practiced for at least five years.
2022: Dr. Jared van Bussel
2021: Dr. Amy Gausvik
2020: Dr. Kara Powell
2019: Dr. Luke Szobota
Best Waugh Resident Award
Given to provide financial assistance to 2 dedicated residents with an interest in rural medicine, one Family Medicine Resident, and one Royal College Resident.