This award recognizes a CAGC member who has made a significant contribution to the profession through leadership in clinical practice, research, education, mentorship, advocacy, policy or guideline development, service innovation, or public awareness.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated impact on the quality, standards, or delivery of genetic counselling services in Canada.
• Contributions that have advanced professional growth through research, education, mentorship, program development, or expanded access to services.
• Innovation, initiative, or leadership that has positively influenced the profession.
• Efforts that have increased awareness and understanding of genetic counselling among healthcare professionals, patients, policymakers, or the public.

This award honours individuals whose work reflects CAGC’s vision, mission, strategic goals, and values.

This award recognizes an emerging leader who has already made meaningful contributions to the CAGC and/or genetic counselling profession, or who demonstrates exceptional potential to shape its future.

What we're looking for:

• Meaningful contributions to the CAGC, the genetic counselling profession, or their local community of practice.
• Evidence of leadership, initiative, collaboration, or innovation early in their career.
• Strong potential to make a lasting impact on the future of genetic counselling in Canada.

Nominees must be within five years of graduating from their genetic counselling degree program and be current CAGC members.