Awards 2025

We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our MDRAO Award Winners from 2023. Their contributions to the field have been invaluable, and we look forward to celebrating their success at this year’s conference.
Stay tuned for updates on the process for nominating individuals for the 2025 awards. We encourage you to recognize the exceptional individuals in our community who deserve to be honored. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at conference@mdrao.ca.

The 3M Canada Recertification Education Award

The 3M Canada Education Award recognizes the ongoing commitment of the Reprocessing Department Technician to continuing education. 3M believes education is a significant factor in ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care and we are dedicated to supporting the efforts of these individuals to maintain and expand their knowledge throughout their careers. The award is $600.00 to fund the MDRAO recertification course for three MDRAO members who successfully passed their MDRAO recertification exam in the education year of the conference.

2023 Winners: Kari Raymond – Theta Chapter, Chris Jensen – Gamma Chapter, & Cindy Pettigrew – Sigma Chapter

 

 

The ASP Award of Excellence in Medical Device Reprocessing

The ASP Award of Excellence in Medical Device Reprocessing is to recognize front-line staff working in Medical Device Reprocessing. You must be a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician/Aide to apply.

2023 Winner: Dawn Vassel – Eta Chapter

 

 

MEA Health Isobel Campbell Award

The MEA Health Isobel Campbell Award is the most prestigious honour bestowed by the Medical Reprocessing Association of Ontario. It is given to the person who is judged to have made a significant contribution to the MDR Profession.

2023 Winner: Lisa Anstey – Delta Chapter

 

 

Steris Education Award

The award of $1,000.oo allows the successful recipient to attend the MDRAO conference and receive an engraved memento. The winner must attend the conference. The MDRAO will cover the registration fee for the conference and one-night hotel accommodation.

2023 Winner: Rebecca Mardling – Sigma Chapter

 

Heather Mode Memorial Acart Award

This award is given each year to the President of the MDRAO.  Dick Flynn, President of Acart Equipment, wanted to encourage MDRAO members to get involved in executive positions and take on the role of President. He felt that this bursary of $1,000.00 would be an incentive to take on the President’s duties knowing there would be this opportunity. This award of $1,000.00 can be used by the President at their discretion.

2023 Winner: Nathalie Legault

 

 

Honourary Lifetime Member Award

Honorary Lifetime membership may be bestowed upon an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Association as a whole over a period of time.

The Past Presidents of the Association will be bestowed an Honorary Lifetime Membership by the Association at the completion of their term of office. Honorary Lifetime Members status shall be “Associate Member” with no fees required & no voting privileges.

Have any questions?

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at conference@mdrao.ca.