CAGH: Lifetime Achievement Award 

About the Award

This award recognizes CAGH members who have made substantial contributions to the field of global health throughout their careers. Lifetime achievement award recipients are presented with a plaque and free registration to next year’s Canadian Conference on Global Health. They also receive a free lifetime membership to the CAGH.  

Criteria:

• Must be a member of the Canadian Association for Global Health
• Must have at least 15 years’ experience in global health, with involvement in one or more of the following areas:
  • Demonstrated personal commitment: Spending significant time and energy working internationally, which may include volunteer work. 
  • Program development and implementation: Experience in creating and executing global health programs. 
  • Policy development: involvement in shaping global health policies.
  • Research or contribution to the body of knowledge: Active participation in research or making significant contributions to the field of global health. 
  • Service in health-oriented organizations: Engaging in relevant roles within Canadian or international health-oriented organizations.

Nomination Process:

To nominate someone for this award, please submit the following:

• Nominee’s CV and/or short paragraph detailing their experience: This should highlight their professional experience, education and accomplishments. 
• Description of contributions: Explain why you believe the nominee deserves this award. Provide a 2–3-page description of the nominee’s contributions including specific examples related to the criteria mentioned. Demonstrate their personal commitment and involvement in program development, policy development, research, or service in health-oriented organizations. Highlight their exceptional qualities, notable achievements, and the positive impact they have made in the field of global health.

The nomination must be sent no later than July 31, 2025, and can be submitted in either English or French.

Note: Past winners are not eligible for re-nomination.

How to Apply:

Please complete the full application if you are applying to nominate a candidate for the CAGH Lifetime Achievement Award

Apply here!