Award of Excellence
The award of excellence recognizes the outstanding national contribution of a CHPCA associate/affiliate who exemplifies professional and/or personal commitment and achievement in the field of hospice palliative care within Canada.
Award of Excellence
Nancy Lefebre 2023
Chief Clinical Executive and Senior Vice President of Knowledge and Practice, Saint Elizabeth Health Care.
Award of Excellence
Jeroline Smith 2019
Nurse, consultant, and Elder at Peguis First Nations in Manitoba.
Award of Excellence
Brenda Hearson 2015
Advocate, motivator, and champion in the field of hospice palliative care.
Award Eligibility
Nominee Criteria
The nominee should be an exemplary CHPCA associate/affiliate whose excellence is devoted to hospice palliative care in Canada in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
Preference is given to those who have made an impact at the national level and contributed to the mission of CHPCA by enhancing the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones who are facing a life-limiting illness.
The award will be presented to only one individual each year.
Award Spirit
Accomplished
Dedicated
Committed to excellence
Champion and friend
Compassionate and knowledgeable
Nominations
2025 Nominations
Nominations for the 2025 Award of Excellence will open in the winter of 2025.
Submitted nominations must include:
- The completed Nomination Form signed by the nominee.
- Two letters of support describing the nominee’s accomplishments, competencies and talents related to hospice palliative care.
- A current CV
- A recent photo
- Nominee must have been a CHPCA Associate/Provincial Member for the past year and maintain current CHPCA Associate/Provincial Member status
Award Selection Committee
The award selection committee will be made up of the CHPCA National Committee and/or a designated regional alternate.
