The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (RHA) is now accepting nominations for this year’s Physician Emeritus Award.
Physicians who are retired or have reduced their practice in preparation for retirement are eligible for nomination if they have provided exemplary service and expertise to their communities.
The nomination can be submitted by either physician colleagues or by community members.
Nominations should be signed and have a paragraph about why the physician should be considered for the award.
The regional Medical Advisory Committee will consider nominations and make the final decision about granting the designation based on the considerations listed above. The award will be presented at the annual physician dinner in April.
“Being acknowledged by the people we care for and by our professional peers is one of the most meaningful forms of recognition in medicine,” said Dr. Scott Gregoire, chief medical officer for Interlake-Eastern RHA. “I’m eager to see physicians in our region highlighted for the exceptional commitment they show to their patients every day.”
Have a physician in mind? Nominations should take into account:
- Length of service (commitment to the community),
- Scope of service,
• Recognition of exemplary skills by colleagues,
• Recognition by the community, and
• Demonstration of the Interlake-Eastern RHA values in their practice (Humility and learning from others; Respect, compassion and collaboration; Actioning reconciliation; responsiveness and accountability.
Please send nominations to Jennifer St. Laurent at jstlaurent@ierha.ca by Feb. 6, 2026.
The regional Medical Advisory Committee will consider nominations and determine award recipients.
Award recipients will be recognized in-person at the annual physician dinner in April.
Past award winners as posted here: Physician Emeritus Awards – Interlake-Eastern RHA, including last year’s Physician Emeritus Award winner, Dr. Michelle Matter.
