For over two decades, the National Awards Program has been showcasing the success of exemplary Canadian-based individuals and teams, encouraging knowledge exchange, and celebrating excellence while stimulating replication of leading practices across the health industry. The awards recognize the importance of leadership, commitment and performance.
The College is inviting nominations for the 2027 National Awards Program. This is a great opportunity to recognize and promote the outstanding leaders and programs in your organization. The deadline to submit nominations for the four individual awards is November 30, 2026.
Award recipients will be recognized during the College's Honouring Health Leadership event. To share the program, social media, key links, hashtags, and graphics can be found in the 2027 Award Nomination Media Kit.
Individual Awards (November 30, 2026 deadline)
Celebrating the Human Spirit Award
Robert Zed Young Health Leader Award
Team and Organizational Awards (February 1, 2027 deadline)
Solventum Health Care Innovation Team Award:
Disruptive innovation initiative(s) within an organization, and
Disruptive innovation initiative(s) across a health system
Award of Excellence in Mental Health and Addictions Quality Improvement
Energy and Environmental Stewardship Award
Excellence in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Award
Excellence in Patient Experience Award
Excellence in Patient Safety Award
Operational Excellence in Workforce Management Award
Recognition in Delivering Value-based Healthcare
Additional Awards
Chapter Awards for Distinguished Service
CCHL Distinguished Leadership Award
President's Award for Outstanding Corporate Membership in the College
To submit a nomination, visit our Awards Nomination Page or click on the button below. Should you have any questions, please contact Christian Coulombe at ccoulombe@cchl-ccls.ca.