The BCSLS gives Honourary Awards to outstanding Medical Laboratory Professionals each year at our Annual General Meeting. Every year we call for nominations in three categories; Achievement, Excellence, Recognition.
Awards are presented at the BCSLS AGM. The nominee does not have to attend Congress/AGM in order to receive this award. This year the AGM is in Kelowna, BC during the 2023 Congress. AGM is Sept 22.
We will not be accepting self nominations.
How to nominate someone:
Nominations will be accepted until August 15, 2023
If you're not sure which category is appropriate then register the nominee anyway
Register the Nominee here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HonAwards2023
Non-members and members can be nominated for the Recognition Award. And only BCSLS members are eligible for the Achievement and Excellence Awards.
You will need to supply us with the criteria information (to the best of your ability) about the nominee. Email this information to bcsls@bcsls.net after you have nominated someone else. This will enable the Board of Directors to determine the appropriateness of the nomination and compare competing nominations
Achievement Award:
Eligibility: BCSLS member
Criteria: The nominee has been employed as Medical Laboratory Professional for greater than 10 years and has demonstrated significant career achievements. The nominee demonstrates longstanding commitment, dedication, mentorship, involvement in the Medical Laboratory profession inside and outside of their position of employment (boards, committees, volunteer hours). The nominee has made a significant contribution to serve the needs of the Medical Laboratory Community. This nominee is an advocate for best practices, quality, and the best interests of our Medical Laboratory Professionals.
Excellence Award:
Eligibility: BCSLS member
Criteria: The nominee demonstrates commitment to excellence and quality and has had significant involvement in a variety of projects and initiatives. This individual is a leader and a champion of the Medical Laboratory profession. This individual is actively involved in lab quality improvement through innovation, change management, and systems transformation.
Recognition Award:
Eligibility: BCSLS members and non-BCSLS members
Criteria: This nominee is a BCSLS or non-BCSLS member who has been nominated by a colleague and endorsed by a leader (Site Supervisor, Team Lead, Technical Practice Lead etc.). This nominee is recognized for a significant contribution to a project and/or proven demonstration of dedication and commitment during times of change or challenge. The nominator must provide examples of how this individual has gone above and beyond to demonstrate strength of character and commitment to providing quality lab services and patient care.
2023
Achievement Award
Excellence Award
Recognition Award
2022
Silver Award
Heather Autio
2019
Gold Awards
Richard Cleve
Darleen Mueller Maria Klement
Bronze Awards
Doreen Styfanek
Susanna Darnel
Awards of Merit
Devena Steinmann
Nafisa Ali
Rosa Jo
Ivan Aditya
Anna Reid
Julie Korstrom
2018
Gold Awards
Lynn Simpson
Richard Walker Jameel Khan
Silver Awards
Eleanor Hooely
Sian Nuttall
Bronze Awards
Franca Gagliardi
Miki Mousouloitis
Awards of Merit
Marcela Navarro Alex Purdy
Cathy Chia
Deb Bonderud
Ivan Aditya
Jason Rapps
Maryann Jiang
Susan Smith
Past Presidents Gaval
Larry Wright
2018 Exhibitor Appreciation Awards
Platinum Awards
Beckman Coulter
Gold Awards
Ortho Clinical
BD
Gold Awards
Lifelabs
Island Health
2017
Bronze Awards
Dawn Bergen
Larissa Nygaard
Awards of Merit
Sue Whitehead
Elena Norris
Amit Dhanoa
Ivan Aditya
Past Presidents Gaval
Jameel Khan
2016
Bronze Awards
Heather Kelly
Devena Steinmann
Awards of Merit
Valerie Field
Iva Tong
Emily Ho
Leighton Wickey
Bill Johnston
Larry Wright
Past Presidents Gaval
Fouad Abbassi
Dr. Phil Reid Bursary
Dawn Bergen
2015
Bronze Award
Erica Meredith
Awards of Merit
Roxene Harris
Trisha Elliot
Marjorie Mercado
Meagan Shusheski
Kathy Gerow
Geralyn Rom
Past Presidents Gaval
Fouad Abbassi
2014
Bronze Awards
Heather Kelly
Devena Steinmann
Awards of Merit
Nita Dosanjh
Shamshad Hudani
Devena Steinmann
Caroline Arnold
Heather Kelly
Lucia Wojtyniak
Elsie Chan
Minal Chhatbar
Bill Johnston
Past Presidents Gaval
Erica Meredith
2013
Bronze Awards
Dawn Bergen
Larissa Nygaard
Awards of Merit
Sue Whitehead
Elena Norris
Amit Dhanoa
Ivan Aditya
Past Presidents Gaval
Terry Krushel
2012
Bronze Award
Tanya Kilborn
Awards of Merit
Kim Birk
Dawn Bergen
Larissa Nygaard
Valerie Mackenzie
Kerstin Derbyshire
Carol Appleton
Sue Whitehead
Past President’s Gavel
Cheryl McCullough
2011
Bronze Award
Shelby Giesbrecht
Awards of Merit
Maria Klement
Anita Cameron
Nancy Banks
Jan Hollett
Stephanie Rodgers
Michelle Field
Paula Turgeon
Debra Campbell
Vivian Campsall-Mallast
Teresa Wright
June McKenzie
Errin Patton
Amber McLachlan
Lori D’Onofrio
Past President’s Gavel
Tanya Kilborn
2010
Silver Award
Eleanor McCaughey
Awards of Merit
Val Wood
Richard Thomas
Mandy DeFields
Kathy Sawyer
Sian Nuttall
Carole Pellow
Debi Glover
Wendy McKay
Jennifer Annand
Brad Palin
Laura Anderson
Diana Nagy
Rene Maier
Past President’s Gavel
Tanya Kilborn
2009
Awards of Merit
Cathy Chong Darlene Mueller
Janet Tunnicliffe
Rodney Mudie
Minnie Downey
Marie Millen
Bev Brown
Pat Wrigley
Lucia Wojtyniak
Debra Cornwell
Pauline Ormesher
Karen Chaulk
Past President’s Gavel
Lynn Simpson
2008
Gold Award
Valerie Fenn
Silver Award
Grace Hall
Bronze Awards
Narinder Dosanjh
Chhalinder Dyal
Awards of Merit
Ann Brown
Ruth Taylor
Lawrence Green
Jan Betts
Maureen Miller
Terry Krushel
Cristina Gaylard
Darlene Samin
Past President’s Gavel
Cynthia Bishop