Recognition
Woman of the Week (WoW) Award
Do you know someone who is making a difference in the lives of their patients, their colleagues and/or friends and families? Do you wish there was an easy way to say “thanks for being so awesome”? We are shining a spotlight on the women who inspire us by featuring a winner every week!
CWIM Partners can email hello@cwimorg.com with a nomination or click the button below to access the nomination form.
Rotating WOW Award winners.
Awards Repository
CWIM Awards
Whether annually or weekly, CWIM Awards recognize the incredible achievements of women physicians in our community.
Annual Award
CWIM Dr. Setareh Ziai
Inspiring Woman Physician Award
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Do you know someone who should be recognized for her inspiring efforts to support her community, workplace, colleagues, family, or friends? Nominate a fellow Canadian woman physician for this award and honour their contribution.
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Nominations are closed and will reopen in early 2025.
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2024 Winners
Dr. Renee Fernandez
Dr. Lucie Filteau
Dr. Rshmi Khurana
Dr. Jessica Otte
Dr. Renee Fernandez
Dr. Renee Fernandez is a family doctor in B.C. whose ability to foster inclusivity and courage has transformed the medical leadership landscape, bringing hope for positive change in healthcare. Her tireless advocacy efforts helped create a new funding model to support longitudinal family practice.
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Dr. Lucie Filteau
Dr. Lucie Filteau is a remarkable leader and doctor, excelling in education and patient care. She has received awards for teaching, mentorship, and patient safety. She is the president of the Canadian Anesthesia Society and is known for her Lego creations and philanthropic efforts. She is a devoted mother and a supportive friend.
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Dr. Rshmi Khurana
Dr. Rshmi Khurana founded the Obstetric Medicine program in Edmonton, filling previously unmet internal medicine needs for pregnant people. She has been a leader in obstetric medicine, both clinically and in research. Colleagues and trainees admire her integrity, compassion, and kindness. Outside of work, she is a dedicated mother, partner, and friend, fostering a community among women physicians.
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Dr. Jessica Otte
Dr. Jessica Otte is a family physician specializing in palliative medicine. She advocates for personalized patient care, challenges norms, promotes evidence-based practice and shares her approach through teaching and research. Known for her unique perspective and inspiring leadership, she works to improve healthcare in Nanaimo, B.C. and beyond.
2023 Winners
Dr. Cyndie Horner
Dr. Megan Lyons
Dr. Sarah Morrow
Dr. Alicia Power
Dr. Jane Healey
Dr. Jessica Kirkwood
Dr. Susan Thouin
2022 Winners
2021 Winners
Dr. Suzanne Rutherford
Dr. Fiona Mattatall
Dr. Clover Hemans
Dr. Megan Miller
2020 Winners
Dr. Nadia Alam
Dr. Sara Lea
Dr. Sarah McIsaac
Dr. Nathalie McLaughlin
Dr. Barbra Allen Bradshaw & Dr. Carol Loffelmann (joint winners)
Dr. Sarah Gower
Dr. Kimberly Kelly
Dr. Menaka Pai