The Canadian College of Health Leaders, and the sponsors of the National Awards Program, are proud to honour the individuals, teams and organizations that are making a difference across the healthcare system.
Individual Awards
![Safehaven](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Safehaven.png)
Safehaven
Celebrating the Human Spirit Award
Award Sponsor: HIROC
![Christina Denysek](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Christina-Denysek.png)
Christina Denysek, CHE
Mentorship Award
Award Sponsor: Roche Canada
![Sean Chilton](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Sean-Chilton.png)
Sean Chilton
Nursing Leadership Award
Award Sponsor: Baxter
![Jennifer Quaglietta](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awardsr_Jennifer-Quaglietta.png)
Jennifer Quaglietta, CHE
Robert Zed Young Health Leader Award
Award Sponsor: HealthHub
![Anne Mullin](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Anne-Mullin.png)
Anne Mullin, PhD, MBA
HMF Article of the Year Award
Award Sponsor: SAGE Publishing
![Neil Fraser](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Neil-Fraser.png)
Neil Fraser
CCHL Distinguished Leadership Award
Award Sponsor: Stryker
Team and Organizational Awards
![Fraser Health](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Fraser-Health.png)
Fraser Health
Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Addictions Quality Improvement
Award Sponsor: Mental Health Commission of Canada
![Institut Philippe Pinel](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Philippe-Pinel.png)
Institut National de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel
Energy and Environmental Stewardship Award
Award Sponsor: Honeywell
![Alberta Health Services](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Alberta-Health-Services.png)
Alberta Health Services
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award
Award Sponsor: Sodexo
![Island Health](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Island-Health-1.png)
Island Health
Excellence in Patient Experience Award
Award Sponsor: Huron Advisors Canada Limited
![William Osler Health System](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_William-Osler-Health-System.png)
William Osler Health System
Excellence in Patient Safety Award
Award Sponsor: BD-Canada
![Providence Health Care](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Providence-Health-Care.png)
Providence Health Care
Recognition in Delivering Value-based Healthcare
This recognition is made possible by a grant from Medtronic Canada
![HIROC](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_HIROC.png)
HIROC
President’s Award for Outstanding Corporate Membership in the College
3M Health Care Quality Team Awards
![Humber River Hospital](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_HRH.png)
Humber River Hospital
3M Health Care Quality Team Award (Within an Organization)
Award Sponsor: 3M Canada
![Island Health](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Island-Health-1.png)
Island Health
3M Health Care Quality Team Award (Across a Health System)
Award Sponsor: 3M Canada
Robert Wood Johnson Awards
![Dr. Saeed Elassy](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Saeed-Elassy.png)
Dr. Saeed Elassy
Dalhousie University
![Nicole Didiuk](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Nicole-Didiuk.png)
Nicole Didiuk
University of British Columbia
![Stéphanie Bumba](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Stephanie-Bumba.png)
Stéphanie Bumba
Université de Montréal
![Jesse Alook](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Jesse-Alook.png)
Jesse Alook
University of Alberta
![Elizabeth Tanguay](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Elizabeth-Tanguay.png)
Elizabeth Tanguay
University of Ottawa
![Eimear Murphy](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_Eimear-Murphy.png)
Eimear Murphy
University of Toronto
The Robert Wood Johnson Awards are sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Chapter Awards for Distinguished Service
![Jason Jaswal, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_JasonJaswal.png)
BC INTERIOR
Jason Jaswal, CHE
Regional Director – Medical Affairs
Northern Health
![Sarah Ashton](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_SarahAshton.png)
BC LOWER MAINLAND
Sarah Ashton
Marketing Director
BD-Canada
![Lindsay Peach, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_LindsayPeach.png)
BLUENOSE (NS AND PEI)
Lindsay Peach, CHE
Executive Director
Tajikeimɨk | Mi’kmaw Health and Wellness
![Michele Bellows, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_MicheleBellows.png)
EASTERN ONTARIO
Michele Bellows, CHE
CEO
Rideau Community Health Services
![Talya Wolff, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_TalyaWolff.png)
GREATER TORONTO AREA
Talya Wolff, CHE
Manager, Patient Services and Experience
University Health Network
![Arle Jones](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_ArleJones.png)
MANITOBA
Arle Jones
Director of Primary Health Care – Integrated Palliative, Primary & Home Health Services
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
![Sean Secord, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_SeanSecord.png)
MIDNIGHT SUN
Sean Secord, CHE
Program and Policy Analyst
CADTH
![Cathy Bailey](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_CathyBailey.png)
NEON LIGHTS
Cathy Bailey
![Stephanie Smith, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_StephanieSmith.png)
NEW BRUNSWICK
Stephanie Smith, CHE
New Brunswick Liaison Officer
CADTH
![Melissa Coish, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_MelissaCoish.png)
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Melissa Coish, CHE
Regional Director
Eastern Health
![Alisha Thaver](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_AlishaThaver.png)
NORTHERN ALBERTA
Alisha Thaver
Director, Strategic Initiatives and Stakeholders
Covenant Care/Covenant Living
![Leanne Smith, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_LeanneSmith.png)
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN
Leanne Smith, CHE
Director Maternal Services and Children’s Intensive Care – Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Health Authority
![Liette Bernier, PhD](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_LietteBernier.png)
QUÉBEC
Liette Bernier, PhD
Directrice des services généraux et des partenariats urbains
CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal
![Kara Patterson](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_KaraPatterson.png)
SOUTHERN ALBERTA
Kara Patterson
Lead, Program Innovation and Integration, Provincial Screening Programs
Alberta Health Services
![Dr. Dawn Waterhouse, CHE](https://cchl-ccls.ca/app/uploads/2022/12/CCHL_2022Awards_DawnWaterhouse.png)
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Dr. Dawn Waterhouse, CHE
Research Business Manager, Research and Capacity Building
Vancouver Island Health Authority