The awards nomination campaign will launch on October 1, at which time the online nomination form and the nomination template will become available.
The Award
The Nursing Leadership Award builds on the themes of patient centered care and leadership, and honours those who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in these areas. The winner will receive an etched glass trophy. Should the future permit us to return to an in-person event, the recipient will also receive paid travel and accommodations to attend the College’s Honouring Health Leadership event, and a complimentary registration to the CCHL National Conference.
Eligibility
This award is open to College members and non-members alike, operating in Canada. To be considered for this award, nominees must:
- be a nurse employed at the director or vice-president level who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to quality and leadership in nursing;
- seek to advance nursing at every level, remove barriers between providers and build systems of quality care for patients;
- have demonstrated measurable improvements in the programs that they have delivered within their organization; and
- have made an impact outside of their organization.
Nominations
Nominations must be made by a member of the College.
We are asking nominators to submit their nomination in two sections. Section A, which is to be submitted by November 30, is a 250 word summary. The summary should touch on the eligibility criteria and illustrate why you feel that the nominee should win this award. The summaries will be reviewed by the selection committee and a short list of top contenders will be formed. Those on the shortlist will be asked to complete Section B of the nomination. This section is due on February 1.
Sponsored by:
2024 Recipient: Agnes (Aggie) Black
Aggie Black is a remarkable leader and visionary in the field of nursing. Since joining Providence Health Care in 2010, Aggie has advanced standards of nursing and patient care to new heights. As the Director of Health Services & Clinical Research & Knowledge Translation, her tenure has been marked by pioneering initiatives that have reverberated across local, provincial, and national landscapes.
Aggie’s visionary leadership has fostered interdisciplinary collaboration and spearheaded groundbreaking programs aimed at enhancing both patient care and clinician well-being. Her Practice-Based Research Challenge, initiated in 2011, not only deepened the research acumen of clinical staff but also catalyzed tangible improvements in patient care across PHC.
Beyond PHC, Aggie’s impact knows no bounds. Her KT Challenge, launched in 2017, has united diverse disciplines and propelled healthcare programs forward. Examples like the ‘Let’s Move’ study with UBC in 2022, showcasing positive outcomes in clinician well-being through app-based interventions, and the Mend & Tend initiative launched in 2023 for homeless individuals in downtown Vancouver, underscore Aggie’s unwavering commitment to holistic patient care and community well-being. Aggie’s transformative initiatives and tireless advocacy for nursing education and patient-centered care make her a true luminary in the field of healthcare.
Past Recipients
Please see our most recent recipients listed below. Full details are available in our Celebrating Leading Practices booklets.
2024 – Agnes (Aggie) Black
2023 – Kaiyan Fu, CHE
2022 – Sean Chilton
2021 – Deb Gordon CHE
2020 – Sharon Goodwin
2019 – Vanessa Burkoski
2018 – Candy Garossino
2017 – Fiona Karmali
2016 – Scott Robertson
2015 – Sandra Lauck
2014 – Patricia O’Connor FCCHL
2013 – Doris Grinspun
2012 – Theresa Fillatre CHE
2011 – Lucie Tremblay AdmA, CHE