***CALL FOR NOMINATIONS***

 

2009 Friesen International Prize

The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research is presented in recognition of the distinguished leadership, vision and innovative contributions of Dr. Henry G. Friesen. The prize supports an annual Public Forum and luncheon address to CAHS. Through the partnership of CBC Radio One, the lecture endeavours to reach the broadest possible audience and takes place annually, at major centres across Canada.

Members from the Health Sciences community are encouraged to submit nominations for anyone they feel would be deserving of the Prize. Nominees will be those with vision who have had an impact in the health community. Outstanding communication skills are essential as the Prizewinner must be able to address topics important to the nation on a level appropriate for broad public dissemination.

NOTE: The deadline for nominations has been extended to January 12, 2009. Only complete nominations will be considered and materials must arrive together, postmarked no later than midnight January 12th.  For more information:  (416) 506-1597.

Nomination Form
Terms of Reference

NOMINATIONS:
Nominations may be made at any time. The Friesen Prize Advisory Committee issues an annual call for nominations in the late fall announcing the closing date for nominations for the approaching year’s award.

There is no limit to the number of nominations that may be submitted. Nominations will be considered for up to three consecutive years, after which a new submission is required.

WHO MAY NOMINATE:
All members in good standing with the two presenting organizations (FCIHR and CAHS) may submit nominations.

NOMINEES:
Candidates for the Prize will be of international stature and will exemplify the vision, distinguished leadership, and innovative contributions of Dr. Henry G. Friesen and the broad impact he has made in health research and health research policy in Canada.
As accomplished speakers, nominees possess the ability to engage the broadest possible public audience on topics related to the advancement and contribution of health research to society.

SELECTION:
The Prize Advisory Committee reviews and evaluates all submissions and selects the Honouree through a series of ballots. All nominations and the selection process are maintained in the strictest confidence. The Boards of the presenting organizations ratify the selection and announcement of the Prizewinner occurs in the spring.

ACCEPTANCE:
In accepting The Prize, the Honouree agrees to fulfill a number of obligations:

• The Awardee will deliver a lecture of approximately one-hour in length at a Public Forum. The topic will be determined through consultation with the Advisory Committee and the lecture must appeal to the broadest possible public audience, presenting ideas in the spirit of Dr. Friesen’s long-standing contributions.
•The presentation must be suitable for national broadcast by CBC Radio One.
• A manuscript of the Public Forum lecture will be submitted for publication in both official languages.
• The Prizewinner will respond favourably, and without fee, to at least one invitation from an academic or professional institution, to present a named lecture within the calendar year following the announcement of the Prize. Travel and some other expenses will be assumed by hosting organizations.
• The Awardee will address other specified events as they are scheduled throughout the year, including but not limited to a presentation to the CAHS Annual Meeting. Manuscripts of remarks will be provided for publishing.
• Prizewinners must be available to the media following the announcement conferring the award and at other specified times throughout the year.