Awards are given to individuals of Ostomy Canada for their incredible contributions towards the success of the organization – locally, regionally and nationally. Recognition and presentation of the awards serves as an inspiration to other members leading towards self-improvement and self-empowerment. It also increases participation and commitment of the Chapter/Support Group members and to the Society.
These awards will now be given on an annual basis. We strongly encourage you to review or download the awards manual and nomination forms. There are key dates and nomination information within.
If you have questions, please contact [email protected]
Ostomy Canada is proud to celebrate the 2025 Award Recipients, recognizing outstanding leadership, advocacy, and dedication to supporting Canadians living with an ostomy.
Ostomy Canada is proud to recognize Ann Durkee-MacIsaac with the 2025 Chair’s Award for her exceptional leadership, advocacy, and transformative voluntary service advancing care, access, and support for people living with an ostomy across Canada.
Ostomy Canada is proud to present the prestigious Maple Leaf Award to Ann Ivol in recognition of her outstanding volunteer leadership, advocacy, and decades of dedicated service supporting the ostomy community and their families.
Ostomy Canada is proud to recognize Lisa Gausman with a Special Recognition Award for her 19 years of dedicated mentorship, advocacy, and leadership in supporting children, youth, and families living with an ostomy.
Ostomy Canada is proud to announce Carly Lindsay, nominated by Ostomy Hamilton, as the recipient of the NSWOC Recognition Award for her lifelong leadership, advocacy, and compassionate support of people living with an ostomy.
Ostomy Canada is proud to announce Paul (Polus) Yousif of Bradford, Ontario as the 2025 recipient of the $1,000 Ostomy Canada Post-Secondary Award for his commitment to advocacy, volunteerism, and building more empathetic, supportive communities.
