Tom Ashman PA of the Year
Recognizes
A current member of CAPA who demonstrates a long-term committment to furthering the PA profession in Canada.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a CAPA member in good standing.
It is desirable that the individual has achieved a significant complement of the criteria below:
- Well recognized by members of the PA profession and others
- Demonstrates long-term committment to furthering the PA profession in Canada
- A vocal advocate for the PA profession
- Actively makes outreach to influential stakeholders, government or others that can impact the advancement of the profession in Canada
- Has engaged in an initiative that has raised awarement or helped the profession grow
- A volunteer within their community
The CAPA Board reserves the right to abstain from selecting an award recipient from the nominations/candidates put forward if they do not appropriately fulfill the criteria listed above.
Who can be nominated?
Current PA members of CAPA, excluding previous winners within the last 5 years.
CAPA Board members cannot be nominated during their term.
Who can nominate?
Colleagues, co-workers, physicians, patients or friends, CAPA Board members and staff.
Self-nomination by an individual is excluded.
Where to send your nomination and how to nominate someone?
Send a detailed letter to admin@capa-acam.ca, Attention: Awards Committee explaining why you feel the individual should be recognized. See also Nominations Guidelines and Submission Form.
Evaluation of nominations
The Awards Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors.