Dr David M. Bachop Gold Medal for Distinguished Medical Service
Dr David Bachop practiced general medicine in Vancouver from 1956 until his death in February 1988. Dr Bachop's Doctors of BC activities included the Presidency in 1972–1973, Board member from 1965–1974, and delegate to the CMA Board in 1973–1975. His dedication to patients and the principles of clinical medicine won him the respect of his patients and colleagues.
In 1988, the Dr David Bachop Awards Fund was established to honor David's memory and to uphold the principles by which he lived his life.
Nomination criteria
The Dr David M Bachop Gold Medal is given to a BC doctor who has made an extraordinary contribution in the field of organized medicine and/or community service. Achievement should be so outstanding that it serves as an inspiration and a challenge to the medical profession in BC. One award is presented each year, although Doctors of BC is not obligated to present the award annually.
All nominations must include:
- One nomination letter clearly describing why the nominee is deserving of this award
- One letter of support detailing the nominee's contributions and/or achievements
- The nominee's current curriculum vitae
Submit a nomination
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
Previous recipients of the Dr David M. Bachop Gold Medal
- The Gold Medal is presented annually to a British Columbia doctor who is judged by the selection committee to have made an extraordinary contribution in the field of organized medicine and/or community service.
- The Silver Medal is presented annually to the UBC Family Practice Resident or the practice eligible British Columbia registered general practitioner who achieves the best overall result in the Family Practice Certification.
- 2025–2000
2025
- Dr Edith Blondell-Hill, Gold medal
- No recipient, Silver medal
2024
- Dr Kathleen Ross, Gold medal
- Dr Jacqueline Erickson, Silver medal
2023
- Dr Christine Loock, Gold medal
- Dr Emily Evans, Silver medal
2022
- Dr Shannon McDonald, Gold medal
- Dr Alysson Hamilton, Silver medal
2021
- Dr Marius Pienaar, Gold medal
- Dr Chee Jian Ko, Silver medal
- Dr Svetlana Bortnik, Silver medal
- Dr Michelle Hanbidge, Silver medal
2020
- Dr Steve Beerman, Gold medal
- Dr Laura Harper, Silver medal
2019
- Dr Marjorie Doherty, Gold medal
- Dr Louai Musa, Silver medal
2018
- Dr Marshall Dahl, Gold medal
- Dr Erika Reiser, Silver medal
2017
- Dr Trina Larsen Soles, Gold medal
- No recipient, Silver medal
2016
- Dr Katherine Paton, Gold medal
- Dr Sarah Yager, Silver medal
2015
- Dr Carole Williams, Gold medal
- Dr Matthew Petzold, Silver medal
2014
- Dr Margaret MacDiarmid, Gold medal
- Dr Elysia Ma, Silver medal
2013
- Dr William (Bill) Cavers, Gold medal
- Dr Emma Galloway, Silver medal
2012
- Dr Mark Schonfeld, Gold medal
- Dr Kathleen Cunnlife, Silver medal
2011
- Dr Donald Farquhar, Gold medal
- Dr Shoshauna Guilfoyle, Silver medal
2010
- Dr Anne Vogel, Gold medal
- Dr Joyce Wonmi Choi, Silver medal
2009
- Dr Morris VanAndel, Gold medal
- Dr Kendra Daniel, Silver medal
2008
- Dr Galt Wilson, Gold medal
- Dr Samantha Meredith, Silver medal
2007
- Dr Larry R. P. Collins, Gold medal
- Dr Siobhan Key, Silver medal
2006
- Dr Heidi Oetter, Gold medal
- Dr Michelle van den Engh, Silver medal
2005
- Dr Clive Patrick Duncan, Gold medal
- Dr Robin Singh Rakhra, Silver meda
2004
- Dr Michael Robin Lawrence, Gold medal
- Dr Todd Magnus Peterson, Silver medal
2003
- Dr Douglas Graham, Gold medal
- Dr Sharon Douglas, Silver medal
2002
- Dr Shelley Ross, Gold medal
- Dr Delmari Richardson, Silver medal
2001
- Dr Harvey V Tommasen, Gold medal
- Dr Megan Taylor, Silver medal
2000
- Dr Kenneth Kolotyluk, Gold medal
- Dr Michael Makin, , Silver medal
- 1999–1988
1999
- Dr William A Cawkell, Gold medal
- Dr Allison Howatt, Silver medal
1998
- Dr G. Scott Wallace, Gold medal
- Dr Julian Fung, Silver medal
1997
- Dr Angus Rae, Gold medal
- Dr Maria Theresia Verdurmen, Silver medal
1996
- Dr Andrew B Young, Gold medal
- Dr Annmarie Falk, Silver medal
1995
- Dr Mary Donlevy, Gold medal
- Dr Charles Helm, Silver medal
1994
- Dr C. Edward McDonnell, Gold medal
- Dr Alan Chapeskie, Silver medal
1993
- Dr Ian Plenderleith, Gold medal
- Dr Arja Moreau, Silver medal
1992
- Dr Albert Courtemanche, Gold medal
- Dr Diane Thomson, Silver medal
1991
- Dr Joan Ford, Gold medal
- Dr Colleen Kirkham, Silver medal
1990
- Dr Adam Waldi, Gold medal
- No recipient, Silver medal
1989
- Dr William Watt, Gold medal
- Dr Angela Cullen
1988
- Dr Robert Young, Gold medal
- Dr Barra O’Brian, Silver medal
Dr Don Rix Award for Physician Leadership
Established in memory of the late Dr Donald Rix for his many achievements and for his exemplary physician leadership throughout his life and career, this award recognizes lifetime achievement so outstanding that it serves as an inspiration and a challenge to the medical profession in British Columbia.
Nomination criteria
Nominees have achieved distinction in one or more of the following ways:
- Supported lifelong learning opportunities
- Promoted excellence in medical education
- Built consensus among physicians and groups of physicians
- Provided leadership for new initiatives both in business and clinical practice
- Provided leadership and service to the general community or province either by direct support or through philanthropy
- Provided service to the medical profession through participation in Doctors of BC
- Provided leadership to the broader medical community
- Participated in legislative and other political activities in support of health care.
Doctors of BC members can nominate a member in good standing for the award; however, nominees cannot currently sit as a Doctors of BC Representative Assembly delegate, a member of the Doctors of BC Board of Directors, a member of the Awards Panel, or as an active employee of Doctors of BC. One award is presented annually.
All nominations must include:
- One nomination letter clearly describing why the nominee is deserving of this award
- One letter of support detailing the nominee's contributions and/or achievements
- The nominee's current curriculum vitae
Submit a nomination
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
Previous recipients of the Dr Don Rix Award for Physician Leadership
- 2025–2011
2025
- Dr Charlotte Yong-Hing
2024
- Dr Roger Wong
2023
- Dr Renee Fernandez
2022
- Dr Faisal Khosa
2021
- Dr David Wensley
2020
- Dr Shelley Ross
2019
- Dr William Cavers
2018
- Dr Julio Montaner
2017
- Dr Dan Maccarthy
2016
- Dr David Hardwick
2015
- Dr Linda Warren
2014
- Dr Brian Day
2013
- Dr Mark Schonfeld
2012
- Dr Granger Avery
2011
- Dr Arun Garg
Doctors of BC Silver Medal of Service Award
The Doctors of BC Silver Medal of Service is awarded to physicians who have made outstanding contributions to medicine and/or to improving the welfare of British Columbians. Nominees must have 25 years of membership in good standing with Doctors of BC, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
Up to three nominees can be selected each year, although Doctors of BC is not obligated to present the award annually.
Nomination criteria
- Long and distinguished service to Doctors of BC, or
- Outstanding contributions to medicine and/or medical/political involvement in British Columbia or Canada, or
- Outstanding contributions to medicine and/or to the welfare of the people of British Columbia or Canada.
All nominations must include:
- One nomination letter clearly describing why the nominee is deserving of this award
- One letter of support detailing the nominee's contributions and/or achievements
- The nominee's current curriculum vitae
Submit a nomination
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
Previous recipients of the Doctors of BC Silver Medal of Service
- 2025–2000
2025
- Dr Gulzar Cheema
- Dr Steven Goodchild
- Dr David Hunt
- Dr Eric Yoshida
2024
- Dr Kathleen Cadenhead
- Dr Bruce Hobson
- Dr Bin K Lim
- Dr Tracy Monk
2023
- Dr Karen Forgie
- Dr Jay Slater
- Dr Carol Williams
2022
- Dr Ken Burns
- Dr Hyman Fox
- Dr Ian Gillespie
2021
- Dr Mark Corbett
- Dr Nassir Jetha
- Dr Shirley Sze
2020
- Dr Thomas Bailey (posthumously)
- Dr B. Jean Clarke
- Dr S. Ganesan
2019
- Dr Kwadwo Asante
- Dr Bakul Dalal
- Dr L. Jean Hlady
2018
- Dr C Jill Calder
- Dr Shelley Ross
- Dr Mark Schonfeld
2017
- Dr Geoffrey Appleton
- Dr Elizabeth Lund
- Dr Jack E. Taunton
2016
- Dr Paul Dubord
- Dr David Fairholm
- Dr Michael Golbey
2015
- Dr S. L. Goldenberg
- Dr Dorothy Shaw
- Dr Robert Shaw
2014
- Dr Sunil Ghosh
- Dr Michael Lawrence
- Dr Simon Rabkin
2013
- Dr Derryck Smith
- Dr Marco Terwiel
- Dr Brian Winsby
2012
- Dr Vera Frinton
- Dr Gershon Growe
- Dr Mary Johnston
2011
- Dr Granger Avery
- Dr Robert Raine
- Dr Beverley Tamboline
2010
- Dr John Chritchley
- Dr Jakob Meyerhoff
- Dr Linda Warren
2009
- Dr Alex Black
- Dr Larry Collins
- Dr Barrie Phillips
2008
- Dr Thomas Ashton
- Dr M. Graham Clay
- Dr Ken Kolotyluk
2007
- Dr Arun Garg
- Dr Brian Tb Taylor
- Mr Ben Trevino
2006
- Dr Victor Dirnfeld
- Dr Gur Singh
- Dr Gordon Thompson
2005
- Dr John F. Blatherwick
- Dr John O’Brien-Bell
- Dr William D. (Bill) Thomas
2004
- Dr Basil Boulton
- Dr Thomas F. Handley
- Dr Donald Blake Rix
2003
- Dr Irwin Stewart
- Dr Andrew B. Young
2002
- Dr Shiu Fai Chan
- Dr Douglas B. Clement
- Dr J. William Ibbott
2001
- Dr William Carr
- Dr Alex Mandeville
- Dr Norman Rigby
2000
- Dr David Bolton
- Dr John Allan Hunt
- 1999–1986
1999
- Dr Phillip Ashmore
- Dr Peter Ransford
1998
- Dr Angus Rae
- Dr Ann Worth
1997
- Dr Harold Robinson
1996
- No recipients
1995
- Dr John Bateman Anderson (posthumously)
- Dr Murray Kliman
1994
- Dr Robert Hunter Hill
1993
- Dr Sydney Segal
1992
- Dr Peter Banks
1991
- Dr Elizabeth Patriarche
1990
- Dr Archie Hardyment
1989
- Dr Sid Hobbs
1988
- Mr Jack Paul
1987
- Dr Cam Coady
1986
- Dr Tim McCoy
Dr Cam Coady Medal of Excellence
The Dr Cam Coady Foundation was established to commemorate Dr Coady’s great love of medicine and to ensure that his goals and objectives to achieve excellence in health care continue to be fostered.
Nomination criteria
The Dr Cam Coady Award of Excellence is awarded annually in recognition of a physician who is distinguished in a field of the medical profession, be it clinical medicine, education, research, or organizational medicine. One award is presented annually.
All nominations must include:
- A nomination letter detailing the nominee's contributions and/or achievements
- The nominee's current curriculum vitae
Submit a nomination
Please submit all nominations to:
Attn: Dr Douglas Morrison, Chair of the Dr Cam Coady Foundation
Unit 140-7455 132nd Street
Surrey, BC
V3W 1J8
CMA Honorary Membership Award
BC doctors who have been a member in good standing of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) for at least 10 years by the age of 65 are eligible for the Honorary Membership award.
Nomination criteria
Nominees must be nominated by their provincial/territorial medical associations and have had their nominations approved unanimously by the Board of Directors of the CMA.
They are held in high regard by their colleagues and are humanitarians who have put into practice the aims and ideals of the profession. They are people who exemplify the words of the CMA Coat of Arms: "Integritate et misericordia” – integrity and compassion.
All nominations must include:
- A nomination letter detailing the nominee's contributions and/or achievements
- The nominee's current curriculum vitae
Submit a nomination
Nominations for 2025 are now closed.
Previous recipients of the CMA Honorary Membership Award
- 2025–2000
2025
- No recipients
2024
- No recipients
2023
- Dr David Ross Brown
- Dr Marshall Dahl
- Dr Francis (Frank) Ervin
- Dr Richard Feige
- Dr Arun Garg
- Dr Trina Larsen Soles
- Dr Carole Williams
2022
- Dr Jeff Beckman
- Dr Bakul Dalal
- Dr Nasir Jetha
- Dr Edward Kroll
2021
- Dr Rosemary Basson
- Dr Oscar Casiro
- Dr Brian Galliford
- Dr Nancy Kent
- Dr Margaret Kilshaw
- Dr Gordon Mackie
- Dr Garey Mazowita
- Dr Graydon Meneilly
- Dr John Pawlovich
- Dr Duncan Robertson
- Dr Peter Wing
2020
- Dr James Boyle
- Dr Karen Buhler
- Dr B. Jean Clarke
- Dr R. Mark Corbett
- Dr Lyle Daly
- Dr Barry Hagen
- Dr Khati Hendry
- Dr Nivair Levitt
- Dr W. John Mail
- Dr G. Douglas Mccauley
- Dr Howard Mills
- Dr Ormond Panton
- Dr Tom Perry
- Dr Shelley Ross
- Dr Gavin Stuart
- Dr Brian Winsby
2019
- Dr Kenneth Bassett
- Dr William Ehman
- Dr Karen Gelmon
- Dr Alan Hill
- Dr Simon Holland
- Dr Paul Klimo
- Dr Louise Martin
- Dr Margaret Mcgregor
- Dr Richard Nuttall
- Dr Jack Onrot
- Dr Tim Rowe
- Dr Andrew Sear
- Dr Barry Turchen
- Dr Garth Warnock
- Dr Keith White
2018
- Dr Leilani Almas
- Dr Thomas Bailey
- Dr Jeffrey Coleman
- Dr Jorge Denegri
- Dr Trevor Hurwitz
- Dr Barry Kassen
- Dr J W (Bill) Mackie
- Dr G B John Mancini
- Dr R. Douglas Mcknight
- Dr Ken Schellenberg
- Dr Phil Teal
2017
- Dr Peter Beresford
- Dr Robert Cheyne
- Dr Mary Donlevy
- Dr Martha Donnelly
- Dr David Douglas Cochrane
- Dr Charles Kerr
- Dr Ian Gillespie
- Dr Alan Gow
- Dr James (Jim) Lane
- Dr Alan Maberely
- Dr Donald Macritche
- Dr Francis Osei-Tutu
- Dr Roy J. O’Shaughnessy
- Dr Richard Wadge
2016
- Dr Geoff Appleton
- Dr Jean Carruthers
- Dr John Fleetham
- Dr Kenneth Fung
- Dr Peter Konkal
- Dr William Mcdonald
- Dr Ralph Rothstein
- Dr Anthony Salvian
- Dr Evelyn Shukin
- Dr Beverly Spring
- Dr Paul Thiessen
- Dr Hugh Tildesley
- Dr Kenneth Turnbull
2015
- Dr Richard Beauchamp
- Dr Alexander “Jack” Burak
- Dr John H. “Jack” Chritchley
- Dr Judith Hall
- Dr Darlene Hammell
- Dr Victor Huckell
- Dr David Klaassen
- Dr Daniel Maccarthy
- Dr Shaila Misri
- Dr Peter Newbery
- Dr Mark Schonfeld
- Dr Laurence John Turner
2014
- Dr Duncan Anderson
- Dr Duncan Etches
- Dr Michael Golbey
- Dr Michael Myckatyn
- Dr Erik Paterson
- Dr Ron Remick
- Dr Lorna Sent
- Dr Dorothy Shaw
- Dr Derryck Smith
2013
- Dr James Bentz
- Dr Joseph Connors
- Dr Clive Duncan
- Dr Vera Frinton
- Dr Robert Hurley
- Dr Michael W. Jones
- Dr Stanley Lubin
- Dr Maureen Piercey
- Dr Robert Woollard
- Dr Surajit (Sunil) Ghosh
2012
- Dr Clifford Chan-Yan
- Dr John W. Campbell
- Dr Arthur Hister
- Dr Ivan Szasz
- Dr Waldemar Unger
2011
- Dr Douglas Blackman
- Dr Frank Buffam
- Dr Peter Gropper
- Dr Brian Hunt
- Dr Lorena Kanke
- Dr Michael Lawrence
- Dr Marco Terwiel
- Dr Graham White
2010
- Dr David Harder
- Dr Roy Karjala
- Dr Shaun Peck
- Dr Garson Romalis
- Dr Jean Swenerton
- Dr John Turner
- Dr Morris Van Andel
- Dr James Wilson
2009
- Dr M. Graham Clay
- Dr Alan Clews
- Dr Felix Durity
- Dr Daniel Froese
- Dr Dorrit Klarke
- Dr Don Newman
- Dr Robert Raine
- Dr Steve Tredwell
2008
- Dr Victoria Bernstein
- Dr William Cawkell
- Dr Arthur Friesen
- Dr Gershon Growe
- Dr Francis Ho
- Dr Roberta Ongley
- Dr Kimit Rai
- Dr Brian T.B. Taylor
2007
- Dr Robert Baird
- Dr Brian Dixon-Warren
- Dr Hedy Fry
- Dr Stanley Hashimoto
- Dr Robert. W. Mcgraw
- Dr Barrie L. Phillips
2006
- Dr Lyon Appleby
- Dr Iain Begg
- Dr Charles Ennals
- Dr William Meekison
- Dr Jakob Meyerhoff
- Dr Jacques Roy
- Dr Mavis Teasdale
- Dr Ernest Wigmore
2005
- Dr Barbara M. Allan
- Dr Alan W. Askey
- Dr James E. Carter
- Dr Ken Kolotyluk
- Dr Richard L. Loomer
- Dr Alastair Mcleod
- Dr Bernard Meth
- Dr G.E. (Ted) Wilkins
- Dr Abe Zacharias
2004
- Dr Kenneth G. Atkinson
- Dr Wallace Bakfu Chung
- Dr Victor Dirnfeld
- Dr Mary Hallowell
- Dr Joseph Brian Mcinnis
- Dr Kenneth G. Nickerson
- Dr Terence C. Queree
- Dr Ian Kwong-Ying Tsang
- Dr Ian Marr Turnbull
2003
- Dr Wm. H D. Fairbank
- Dr John R Harrigan
- Dr David R Johnston
- Dr Patricia K. Johnston
- Dr Ervin R. Letwin
- Dr Gino Montessori
- Dr Richard Alan Swan
- Dr E. Jane Wright
2002
- Dr James A.C. Grant
- Dr Peter R. Grantham
- Dr Thomas F. Handley
- Dr David F. Hardwick
- Dr Gordon K. Heydon
- Dr Ernest W. Kane
- Dr Patricia M. Rebbeck
- Dr Gur S. Singh
- Dr William A. Webber
2001
- Dr Frederic Bass
- Dr Alfredo Guanzon
- Dr Hugh Henry
- Dr Ashley Krisman
- Dr Keith Lamont
- Dr Vincent Sweeney
- Dr William D.S. Thomas
- Dr Harold Woolley
- Dr Bernice Wylie
2000
- Dr Kwadwo Ohene Asante
- Dr Abraham Bogoch
- Dr Shiu Fai Chan
- Dr Denys Ford
- Dr John Petersen
- Dr Beverley Tamboline
- Dr Gordon Thompson
- Dr A. Ralph Williams
- Dr Andrew Young
- 1999–1984
1999
- Dr Eileen Cambon
- Dr Geoffrey Cowburn
- Dr Alan Hancock
- Dr Alex Holley
- Dr Norman Rigby
- Dr Donald B. Rix
- Dr Gerry Stewart
- Dr John Willms
1998
- Dr Fergus A. Ducharme
- Dr Henry Dunn
- Dr Gurdev Gill
- Dr Kenneth Leighton
- Dr Alexander Pinkerton
- Dr Robert S. Purkis
- Dr John R. Scarfo
- Dr Robert Young
1997
- Dr Paul Gawthrop
- Dr Kenneth Hill
- Dr Doris Kavanagh-Gray
- Dr Gerald Philippson
- Dr Michael Priest
- Dr Harvey D Sanders
- Dr Stanford N Stordy
- Dr Guy C. Winch
- Dr David B. Wooldridge
1996
- Dr Owen Gloster
- Dr William R. Govan
- Dr L. Mitchell Greene
- Dr John O’Brien-Bell
- Dr J. Trevor Sandy
- Dr Marc Villanueva
- Dr G. Scott Wallace
- Dr Archibald Young
1995
- Dr Henry W. Bridge
- Dr Vernon M. Fraser
- Dr John A. Hunt
- Dr Eldon E. Lee
- Dr Glenn M. Martin
- Dr C. Edward McDonne
- Dr Angus Rae
1994
- Dr David Bolton
- Dr Pierre F. D’Estrube
- Dr F. Forrest-Richards
- Dr Robert Heffelfinger
- Dr William Ibbott
- Dr Alexander Mandeville
- Dr Ronald McAdam
1993
- Dr Madeline H. Chung
- Dr Raymond J. March
- Dr Robert H. Hill
- Dr Conrad Mackenzie
- Dr J. Robert Maclean
- Dr Donald Mckerricher
- Dr Robert G. Wilson
1992
- Dr Phillip G Ashmore
- Dr Robin W. Bell-Irving
- Dr Fred P Ceresney
- Dr Joan Ford
- Dr John D Hamilton
- Dr J. Warren Irvine
- Dr John R Lehuquet
1991
- Dr Jack B. Anderson, Sr.
- Dr Stephen M. Drance
- Dr George R.F. Elliot
- Dr John P. Gofton
- Dr Donald H. Williams
- Dr George M. Woodwark
1990
- Dr Craig R. Arnold
- Dr John Dick
- Dr Murray Kliman
- Dr Gordon Lott
- Dr John Stevenson
- Dr Lindsay Sturrock
1989
- Dr Richard E. Beck
- Dr Ernest J. Bowmer
- Dr Murray L. Edgar
- Dr Archie M. Johnson
- Dr Anthony A. Larsen
- Dr Howard Mallek
- Dr John F. Tysoe
1988
- Dr Peter John Banks
- Dr Peter Oswald Lehmann
- Dr Albert William Perry
- Dr Albert Henry Phelps
- Dr M. Turko
- Dr Harry Norman Watson
- Dr Edward John Wilford
1987
- Dr William James Corbett
- Dr Henry Arnold Kelsey
- Dr Robert M. Mack Lane
- Dr G. C. Francis Robinson
- Dr Sydney Segal
- Dr Adam Clayton Waldie
1986
- Dr David A. Clarke
- Dr John A. Hutchison
- Dr John G. Mckenzie
- Dr Ronald J. Miller
- Dr Clayton L.N. Robinson
- Dr H. Clyde Slade
1985
- No recipients
1984
- Dr Sydney R. Arber
- Dr Robert J. Cowan
- Dr Hector S. Gillespie
- Dr James H. Moir
- Dr Margaret E.L. Patriarche
- Dr James A. Traynor