Each year, the Alberta Medical Association honours physicians (Medal for Distinguished Service) and non-physicians (Medal of Honour) for their hard work in contributing to quality health care in Alberta.
Medal for Distinguished Service
Physician (may or may not be an AMA member) who has made an outstanding personal contribution to the medical profession and to the people of Alberta that has:
- Contributed to the art and science of medicine.
- Raised the standards of medical practice.
Medal of Honour
Non-physician who has made an outstanding personal contribution to the people of Alberta by:
- Contributing to the advancement of medical research, medical education, health care organization, health education and/or health promotion to the public.
- Raising the standards of health care in Alberta.
Medal of Excellence and Achievement in Rural/Remote Medicine
A physician (may or may not be an AMA member) who has made an outstanding personal contribution to patients of rural/remote Alberta and to the rural/remote community(ies) in which they live:
- Residing and providing care in rural/remote Alberta for an extended, not intermittent, period of time.
- Demonstrated commitment to, and engagement in, their community.
- Mentorships/rural teaching to share passion for, and dedication to, the unique specialization of rural/remote medicine.
- Demonstrated recognition by their community of outstanding, news-worthy achievement.
2024 award winners
Click here to learn about the 2024 award winners!