The Capital Region Medical Staff Association is continuing the tradition established by the Edmonton Academy of Medicine of honouring our peers for outstanding contributions. Many excellent nominations were received for the Physician of the Year Award and the Researcher of the Year Award.   This year's recipients, will be recognized  at the Annual Awards Banquet of the CRMSA, which will be held on November 4 at the Royal Glenora Club .

PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Physician of the Year Award is presented to an outstanding front line practitioner who practices in the Capital Region or has recently retired from active practice. In particular, the physician will be recognized for:

• excellence in clinical care, combining the art and science of medicine;
• teaching;
• service to the profession or the community.

RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Researcher of the Year Award acknowledges physicians whose research has significantly affected clinical practice in their area, and who may not be widely recognized in our region. The award is available to one or more primary researchers and/or authors of the same project(s). Nominations should include the following information:

• CV or list of research published or submitted for publication to a recognized journal;
• A letter which briefly outlines the significance of the work and it's contribution to the clinical practice.

Tickets for the banquet can be reserved by calling the CRMSA Office, 735-2924, fax 735-2517 or email crmsa@cha.ab.ca.