Every year at the CCS Awards Ceremony we recognize exceptional individuals for their achievements and contributions. From inspired young investigators to outstanding teachers and mentors, we know that the strength of our field rests on the collective contribution of many. Congratulations to each of our awardees on your success!

Annual Achievement Award: Dr. Neil McKenzie, 2009

Research Achievement Award: Dr. Duncan Stewart, 2009

Distinguished Teacher Award: Dr. Israel Belenkie, 2009

Dr. Harold N. Segall Award of Merit: Mr. John Stanton & The Running Room, 2009

Young Investigator Award - Basic Science, Recipient: Dr. Gavin Oudit, 2009
Young Investigator Award - Basic Science, Runner Up: Dr. Darryl Davis, 2009

Young Investigator Award - Clinical Science, Recipient: Dr. Douglas Lee, 2009
Young Investigator Award - Clinical Science, Runner Up: Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk, 2009

Trainee Excellence in Education Award: Dr. Joel Price, 2009

Student Presentation Award, Clinical Science
     Winner: Marie-Annick Clavel, 2009
     1st Runner up: Robert Doonan, 2009
     2nd Runner up: Isabelle Nault, 2009

Student Presentation Award, Basic Science
     Winner: Ali Nsair, 2009
     1st Runner up: Christian Rueda-Clausen, 2009
     2nd Runner up: Danny Guo, 2009

Dr. Robert E. Beamish Award: Dr. John Mancini, 2009
Supported by the Canadian Journal of Cardiology (CJC)

Canadian Society of Echocardiography Annual Achievement Award: Dr. Bibiana Cujec, 2009
Supported by the Canadian Society of Echocardiography (CSE)

Anemia Institute for Research and Education (AIRE) Award: Dr. Robin Varghese, 2009
Supported by the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Canadian Anesthesiologist Society (CAS)

Dr. Paul Cartier Cardiac Surgery Resident Research Award: Dr. Jack Sun, 2009
Supported by the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons (CSCS)

Richard Rowe Research Prize: Dr. Nee Scze Khoo, 2009
Supported by the Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association (CPCA)