Nominations
Nominators must be a member of Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) in good standing. Self-nominations are ineligible.
Members are eligible for nominations if they are a member of DNS and fall into one of the following membership categories* (see membership definitions):
- Full members
- Life members
- Retired members
- Members on Leave
- Student members
- Residents/fellows
Full nomination criteria is outlined in the Award Committee Terms of Reference.
Each nomination must include:
- A typed summary from the nominator (must be a DNS member) - no more than 300 words, outlining why the nominee is deserving of the award. (Highlight the nominee's career accomplishments, contributions to their community, and personal points of interest about their family and/or hobbies.)
- Two additional letters of support from at least one other Nova Scotian physician (second letter can include community partners, allied health professionals or organizations who have directly benefited from the nominee's work)
- Nominee's curriculum vitae (five pages maximum) or an outline of the nominee’s education, work experience (or career to date), and current medical practice (if applicable)
Nominations for the 2027 awards will open in summer 2026.
Awards presentation
The awards will be presented at Doctors Nova Scotia’s 2026 annual conference on June 5.
Past winners
Doctors Nova Scotia honoured 10 physicians and one medical student for their contributions to the medical profession in 2025. For a complete list of all physicians honoured in past years, check out this list of achievement award winners.