Pediatric Award of Excellence
The award of pediatric excellence recognizes the outstanding national contribution of a CHPCA associate/affiliate who exemplifies professional and/or personal commitment and achievement in the field of pediatric hospice palliative care within Canada.
Pediatric Award of Excellence
Dr. Hal Siden 2025
Medical Director of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Physician, Pediatric Palliative Medicine, BC Children’s Hospital, Provincial Health Services Authority, Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Division Head, Palliative Medicine, BC Children’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Investigator, Child & Family Research Institute /BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Medical Director, Slocan Site Redevelopment Project, BC Children’s Hospital, Provincial Health Services Authority.
Pediatric Award of Excellence
Dr. Stephen Liben 2023
Professor in the Faculty of Medicine of McGill University and Director of the Pediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT) / Palliative Care at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Pediatric Award of Excellence
Dr. Kimberly Widger 2019
A passionate researcher, mentor, and educator for Pediatric Hospice Palliative Care.
Award Eligibility
Nominee Criteria
The nominee is an exemplary CHPCA associate/affiliate whose excellence is devoted to pediatric hospice palliative care in Canada in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
Preference is given to those who have made a national impact and contributed to the mission of CHPCA by enhancing the quality of life for children and their loved ones facing a life-threatening illness.
The award will be presented to only one individual each year.
Nominations
2027 Nominations
Nominations for the 2027 Pediatric Award of Excellence will open in the winter of 2027.
Submitted nominations must include:
- The completed Nomination Form signed by the nominee.
- Two letters of support describing the nominee’s accomplishments, competencies and talents related to hospice palliative care.
- A current CV
- A recent photo
- Nominee must have been a CHPCA Associate/Provincial Member for the past year and maintain current CHPCA Associate/Provincial Member status
Award Selection Committee
The award selection committee will be made up of representatives from CHPCA and the Canadian Network of Palliative Care for Children.
