Call for Annual Awards’ Nominations

The British Columbia Hospice and Palliative Care Association (BCHPCA) is very pleased to call for nominations from members for the following Annual Association Awards:

Research Award in Honour of Michael Downing
Volunteer Award in Recognition of Shara-Lee
Award of Excellence
Awards Recognizing Enhanced End-of-Life Care for British Columbians
(presented in collaboration with the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem)

The awards will be presented at the Association’s Annual Conference May 12-13, 2011 in celebration of the exceptional contributions of the individuals and community organizations working to provide the people of the Yukon and British Columbia with quality end-of-life care.

Please celebrate with us by nominating worthy candidates for these awards and join us at the conference to recognize these special people and organizations. The criteria and nomination form for each award may be found on the Association website. All nominations must be received by BCHPCA no later than Friday, March 25, 2011.

The Awards Committee of BCHPCA Board of Directors will make the final selection. Award recipients will be notified by the Awards Committee and invited to attend the Award presentation at the 2011 Annual Conference in Richmond, B.C. on Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Please mail your nomination form and supporting letters to BC Hospice Palliative Care Association, Suite 1100-1200 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver B.C. V6P 6G5. Or fax the materials to 604-267-7026. Or email the materials to

Thank you for helping recognize these worthy contributors and for joining us in celebration of all the men and women and organizations who strive to provide quality end-of-life care to our citizens and their families.