Award of Merit

The Award of Merit is presented to a Dermatologist who has shown excellence in contributions made to the Canadian Dermatology Association over many years. These contributions can have been made locally, provincially, regionally, nationally or internationally.

The contributions can be in all or some of the following areas:

  • clinical and research activities;
  • teaching;
  • organizational and administrative ability; and
  • community services.

Contributions in all areas is not required for a successful nomination; submissions will be evaluated on the quality and breadth of contributions. 

Due to the nature of the award, and its emphasis on longitudinality of involvement with the CDA, contributions at a national level will be given more weight.

Eligibility
  • Nominees must be current CDA members at the time of nomination. 
  • This award open to living members, and will not be awarded posthumously.
Nomination Process
Nominations
  • Nominations can be submitted by peers, colleagues or trainees.
  • Letters from a minimum of two Certified Dermatologists must be included as part of the nomination package; these can include the letter of nomination and/or the letter(s) of support.
  • Self-nomination is ineligible.
  • Unsuccessful nominees may be resubmitted in a subsequent year.
  • Recipients of the award are not eligible for future nomination for the same award.
  • The Membership and Awards Committee shall evaluate all nominations, taking into consideration the eligibility and focus of the award.
  • Any nomination submissions received beyond the deadline date will not be considered.
Nomination Package

Nominations should be accompanied by:

  1. A letter detailing the reasons for nomination.
  2. Up to two letters of support.
  3. A current curriculum vitae of the nominee, up to a maximum of 20 pages.
  • Reference letters should be clear, succinct, intentional and no more than two pages in length.
  • Any additional letters/collateral submitted in excess of the list included above will be removed from the submission prior to evaluation.
The Award
  • The CDA shall be under no obligation to make the award annually.
  • The award will be presented at an awards ceremony during the CDA Annual Conference.
  • The award recipient will receive tickets for themselves and one (1) guest to attend the President’s Evening at the CDA Annual Conference.
Download Terms of Reference
Nomination Form
Nominations will be accepted until March 2, 2025.
Recipients

2024 Dr. Jennifer Beecker

2023 Dr. Régine Mydlarski

2022 Dr. Vince Bertucci

2021 Dr. Gordon Searles

2020 Dr. Mariusz Sapijaszko

2019 Dr. Richard Haber

2018 Dr. Jerry Shapiro

2017 Dr. Alain Brassard

2016 Dr. Jason Rivers

2015 Dr. Peter Hull