2019 CPS awards recognize outstanding contributions to child and youth health
OTTAWA — The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) has announced its 2019 award winners, honouring those who demonstrate excellence in paediatric research, advocacy, health promotion and education. The honourees are:
Alan Ross Award, Dr. Jean Yves Frappier, Université de Montréal, CHU Ste. Justine [Read more]
Geoffrey C. Robinson Award, Dr. Marni Brownell, University of Manitoba, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy [Read more]
Michel Weber Education Award, Dr. Mia Lang, University of Alberta, Royal Alexandra Hospital Child Health Ambulatory Clinic [Read more]
Danielle Grenier Member Recognition Award, Dr. Michelle Ponti, Child and Parent Resource Institute, London [Read more]
Distinguished Community Paediatrician Award, Dr. Mark Feldman, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children [Read more]
Distinguished Neonatologist Award, Dr. Alfonso Solimano, BC Children's Hospital, BC RSV Immunoprohylaxis Program [Read more]
Young Investigator Award, Dr. Amish Jain, University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital [Read more]
The Noni MacDonald Award, “Hypoglycemia in unmonitored full-term newborns—a surveillance study,” Lead author, Dr. Michael Flavin, Queen’s University [Read more]
Life Membership [Read more]
- Dr. Debbi Andrews, University of Alberta, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
- Dr. Bob Hilliard, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Honorary Membership, Irwin Elman, [Read more]
All CPS awards will be presented at the 96th CPS Annual Conference—June 6-8 in Toronto.
For conference information visit: www.annualconference.cps.ca. Media assistance will be available on-site.
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Media inquiries:
Genevieve Brouillette
Media Relations Specialist
Canadian Paediatric Society
media@cps.ca
613-526-9397 x 247
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About the Canadian Paediatric Society
The Canadian Paediatric Society is a national advocacy association that promotes the health needs of children and youth. Founded in 1922, the CPS represents more than 3,300 paediatricians, paediatric subspecialists and other child health professionals across Canada.
Last updated: May 31, 2019