Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Awards



 Nominations for the 2026 Season Now Open

 

The Alberta Society of Gastroenterology nomination period for the 2026 ASG Awards has opened. 

These awards are designed to celebrate outstanding members and recognize their significant achievements. 

The awards ceremony will take place during the Saturday Night Awards Gala at the Alberta Digestive Disease Summit in 2026. An awards committee will oversee the nomination process and select the winners. 

Nominating someone is easy. Simply send us an email at ASG@buksa.com with the name of the person you wish to nominate, the award category, and a brief explanation of why they deserve the award. 

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the guidelines for each award category below and consider nominating a deserving individual, self-nominations are also welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity to highlight those who have made substantial contributions to the ASG community. 

Deadline to submit your nomination is March 31, 2026

If you or someone you know is interested in submitting a nomination for 2026 or has any questions about the ASG Awards, please contact us via email at ASG@buksa.com. 

 


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
The Richard Fedorak Lifetime Achievement Award is not necessarily awarded annually, but only in those years when an exceptional nominee is put forward.

 

ALBERTA SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AWARD WINNERS

 

2025

Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator Award
Dr. Leanna McKenzie, University of Alberta, Department of Pediatrics

Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Dr. Robert Hilsden, Peter Lougheed Centre, Division of Gastroenterology

Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Jose Ferraz, University of Calgary, Division of Gastroenterology


2024

Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Educator Award
Dr. Rachid Mohamed, Peter Lougheed Center, Calgary

Alberta Society of Gastroenterology Distinguished Researcher Award
Dr. Karen Madsen, University of Alberta, Division of Gastroenterology

Sherbaniuk/Hershfield Award for Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Sander van Zanten, University of Alberta, Division of Gastroenterology

Richard Fedorak Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Jon Meddings, University of Alberta, Honorary Member of the ASG


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
 

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 Award
Dr. 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 Award
Lana 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 Award
Kelly 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 Award
Mang 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 Award
Winnie 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 Award
Sylvain 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 Award
Connie 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