Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Awards
2024 ASG Award Nominations Are Now Open
The ASG is now accepting nomination for the 2024 ASG Awards. These awards aim to celebrate outstanding members and recognize their achievements. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place during the Alberta Digestive Disease Summit in June 2024, specifically during the Saturday Night Awards Gala.
Kindly familiarize yourself with the guidelines for each category and consider nominating a deserving individual – yes, you may even nominate yourself – who has made substantial contributions to the ASG community. We extend our best wishes to all potential nominees.
If you or someone you know is interested in submitting a nomination or if you have any questions related to the ASG Awards, you can reach out to us via email at ASG@buksa.com.
Award nominations due by October 8, 2023
Kindly familiarize yourself with the guidelines for each category and consider nominating a deserving individual – yes, you may even nominate yourself – who has made substantial contributions to the ASG community. We extend our best wishes to all potential nominees.
If you or someone you know is interested in submitting a nomination or if you have any questions related to the ASG Awards, you can reach out to us via email at ASG@buksa.com.
Award nominations due by October 8, 2023
AWARD CATEGORIES
ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR AWARD
The Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator Award is presented to one ASG member who has made an outstanding contribution to education on a local, national or international basis. The contribution may be in the areas of direct teaching, research in education or development of educational programs.ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD
The Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award is presented to one ASG member who has made an outstanding contribution to research.SHERBANIUK/HERSHFIELD AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Named for Dr. Richard Sherbaniuk and Dr. Noel Hershfield, leaders in the Alberta’s gastroenterology community, the Sherbaniuk / Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service is presented to one ASG member for outstanding contributions to the field of gastroenterology in Alberta.RICHARD FEDORAK LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Named for Dr. Richard Fedorak, who passed away in November 2018 while Dean of Medicine at the University of Alberta, this award recognizes an exceptional leader in the ASG community whose:- Work and involvement are widely acknowledged in the broad gastroenterology community
- Accomplishments have improved the lives of people with GI diseases
- Leadership and impact have been of importance for the ASG community
- Contributions have touched multiple domains – as scholar, educator, clinical innovator, leader
ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AWARD WINNERS
2023
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator Award
Dr. Karen Kroeker, University of Alberta, Division of Gastroenterology
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Dr. Steven Heitman, University of Calgary, Division of Gastroenterology
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Vince Bain and Dr. Norman Kneteman, University of Alberta, Division of Gastroenterology
Special congratulations to the "ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2023 SCIENCE FAIR AWARD" Winners:
Asmaa Taha, of Edmonton Islamic Academy,
PROJECT: Homemade Stethoscope:The Benefits of Reusing Single Use Plastics and Cardboards.
and
Elizabeth Chen, of Old Scona Academic
Project:Optimization of CAR-T Cell Therapy using RNA Sequencing Analysis and Machine Learning
Special congratulations to the "ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2023 SCIENCE FAIR AWARD" Winners:
Asmaa Taha, of Edmonton Islamic Academy,
PROJECT: Homemade Stethoscope:The Benefits of Reusing Single Use Plastics and Cardboards.
and
Elizabeth Chen, of Old Scona Academic
Project:Optimization of CAR-T Cell Therapy using RNA Sequencing Analysis and Machine Learning
2022
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator Award
Dr. Clarence Wong, University of Alberta, Division of Gastroenterology
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Dr. Juan Gonzelez-Abraldes, University of Alberta, Division of Gastroenterology
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Connie Switzer, University of Alberta, Division of Gastroenterology
2021
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator Award
Dr. Adriana Lazarescu, University of Alberta, Gastrointestinal Motility Lab
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Dr. Aldo J. Montano-Loza, University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service
Dr. Jon Meddings, University of Calgary, Faculty of Medicine
2019
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator AwardDr. Edwin Cheng, Peter Lougheed Centre - Calgary
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Dr. Puneeta Tandon, University of Alberta, Department of Medicine
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service
Dr. Dan Sadowski, University of Alberta, Department of Medicine
Richard Fedorak Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Robert Bailey, Royal Alexandra Hospital
2018
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator AwardLana Bistritz, University of Alberta
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Carla Coffin, University of Calgary
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service
Richard Fedorak, University of Alberta
2017
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator AwardKelly Burak, University of Calgary
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Leo Dieleman, University of Alberta
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service
Guido Van Rosendaal, University of Calgary
2016
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator AwardMang Ma, Zeidler Ledcor Centre
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Gil Kaplan, Foothills Medical Centre
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service
Decker Butzner, Alberta Children's Hospital
2015
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator AwardWinnie Wong, Zeidler Ledcor Centre
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Andrew Mason, Zeidler Ledcor Centre
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service
Lorne Price, Foothills Medical Centre
2014
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator AwardSylvain Coderre, Peter Lougheed Centre
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Richard Fedorak, Zeidler Ledcor Centre
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service
Robert Bailey, Royal Alexandra Hospital
2013
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator AwardConnie Switzer, Tawa Centre
Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Paul Beck, Foothills Medical Centre
Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service
Dave Koegler, Family Medical Centre