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.
2024 – Dr. Parisa Shahrabadi
Past Recipients:
- 2023 – Dr. Brock Randolph
- 2022 – Dr. Vanessa Rogers
- 2021 – Dr. Noelle O'Riordan
- 2020 – Dr. Kilmeny Melnick
- 2019 – Dr. Reid Hosford
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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.
2024 - Lisa Denie
Past Recipients:
- 2023 - Rachel Prato and Shaine Jivan
- 2022 – Cassy Sinclair & Melissa Hoppe
- 2021 – Dr. Gavin Parker
- 2020 – Pat Ripley
- 2019 – Natalie Palmer
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Dr. Ian Bennett Meritorious Service Award
2024- Dr. Michelle Warren
Past Recipients:
- 2023 – Dr. Sarah Makhdoom
- 2022 – Dr. Jonathan Wallace
- 2021 – Dr. Ronald Gorsche
- 2020 – Dr. Ron Spice
- 2019 – Dr. Brian Siray
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Dr. Spencer McLean Peer-to-Peer Teaching Award
2024 – Dr. Kyra Armstrong
Past Recipients:
- 2023 - Dr. Gabriel Dmytryszyn
- 2022 – Dr. Zach Heinricks
- 2021 – Dr. Elizabeth Cook
- 2020 – Dr. Colton Lewis
- 2019 – Dr. Veronique Ram
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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.
2024 - Dr. Ashley Rommens
Past Recipients:
- 2023 – Dr. Gerard Amanna
- 2022 – Dr. Davis Yawney
- 2021 – Dr. Murray Lee
- 2020 – Dr. Kristy Penner
- 2019 – Dr. Gavin Parker
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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.
2024 – Dr. Jonathan Somerville
Past Recipients:
- 2023 – Dr. Lana Fehr
- 2022 – Dr. Jared van Bussel
- 2021 – Dr. Amy Gausvik
- 2020 – Dr. Kara Powell
- 2019 – Dr. Luke Szobota
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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.
2024 – Dr. Camilla Piatkowski & Dr. Jan Tuescher
Past Recipients:
- 2023 – Dr. Morgan Hay & Dr. Isha Ober
- 2022 – Dr. Zach Heinricks & Dr. Brett Orr
- 2021 – Dr. Kyla Freeman & Dr. Joanna McNeil
- 2020 – Dr. Jared Plato & Dr. Meagan Roy