Make a Nomination

The National Awards Program boasts 16 awards honouring leaders in healthcare, including senior executives, emerging leaders, administrative and operational teams, nurses, students and more.

Award Categories:


Individual Awards

The nominations for the awards listed below are to be completed in two sections: Section A and Section B. Information on award eligibility can be found on the award’s page and in the award’s Section B nomination template. 

Section A

This section is to be submitted via the Online Nomination Form for individual awards. The form comprises of general contact information and a 250-word summary. The summary should touch on the eligibility criteria and illustrate why you feel that the candidate should win this award. The summaries will be reviewed by the selection committee and a short list of top contenders will be formed. 

The deadline to complete Section A was November 30, 2023.

Section B

Those on the shortlist will be asked to complete section B of the nomination. See the table below for the Section B nomination template of each individual award.

The deadline to complete Section B is February 1, 2024.

Award InformationSection ASection B
Celebrating the Human Spirit AwardNominations for this award are closed.Download the nomination template.
Mentorship AwardNominations for this award are closed.Download the nomination template.
Nursing Leadership AwardNominations for this award are closed.Download the nomination template.
Robert Zed Young Health Leader AwardNominations for this award are closed.Download the nomination template.

Team and Organization Awards

The nomination for the awards listed below is to be submitted online using the College’s Team and Organization Awards Form. Before filling out the nomination form please ensure you have completed the nomination template. 

The completed nomination package includes:

  • Nominee and nominator contact information
  • A 250-word summary of the nominee’s achievements, as they relate to the award criteria
  • The completed nomination template with supporting documents (if applicable)

Information on award eligibility and criteria can be found in the award’s nomination template.

The deadline to submit a nomination for a team and organization award is February 1, 2024.

Award InformationOnline Form Nomination Templates
3M Health Care Innovation Team Awards *Updated for 2024*Online Nomination FormDownload the nomination template.
Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Addictions Quality ImprovementOnline Nomination FormDownload the nomination template.
Energy & Environmental Stewardship AwardOnline Nomination FormDownload the nomination template.
Excellence in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Award *Updated for 2024*Online Nomination FormDownload the nomination template.
Excellence in Patient Experience AwardOnline Nomination FormDownload the nomination template.
Excellence in Patient Safety AwardOnline Nomination FormDownload the nomination template.
Recognition in Delivering Value-based Healthcare
(What is value-based healthcare? Published by CFHI, now Healthcare Excellence Canada.)
Online Nomination FormDownload the nomination template.

Additional College Awards

Award InformationNomination Process
Chapter Award for Distinguished ServicePlease complete the Chapter Award Nomination Template and send your nomination to your chapter executives by February 1. Download the nomination template.
CCHL Distinguished Leadership Award *Updated for 2024*Nominations will be accepted exclusively from the College’s past chairs of the Board of Directors; current Board of Directors; College Fellows; Lifelong members; Chapter Chairs and past recipients of the CCHL Distinguished Leadership Award, the College Award for Distinguished Service and the College Honourary Life Membership Award. Complete and send your nomination form by February 1. Download the nomination template. Online Nomination Form
HMF Article of the Year AwardThe recipient will be selected by a committee comprising of Editorial Board members, peer reviewers, and active College members
President’s Award for Outstanding Corporate MembershipThe recipient will be selected by a committee appointed by the President.
Robert Wood Johnson AwardsPlease contact the program director at any of the six participating universities.

Questions?

For additional information please contact: Christian Coulombe, Vice-President, Marketing & Membership.