Gold Leaf Awards
As a celebration of Canadian innovation, BIOTECanada's Gold Leaf Awards
program is your opportunity to recognize both companies and individuals
who have made significant achievements to our industry. Launched in
2001, these prestigious awards are given annually by Canada’s national
biotechnology industry association.
2013 Gold Leaf Awards Winners
From L to R: Albert Friesen, Ph.D., Vince Lamanna (Novo Nordisk), Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Catherine Lau (Janssen Inc.), David Main (Aquinox), Simon Pimstone (Xenon), Andrew Casey (BIOTECanada).
Congratulations to the
2013 Gold Leaf Awards Winners
Company of the Year:
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Industry Leadership Award:
Albert Friesen, Ph.D.
Early Stage Company of the Year: Health
Aquinox Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Early Stage Company of the Year: Industrial and Agriculture
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc.
Contribution to Canadian Communities :
Novo Nordisk
Contribution to the Association:
Dr. Catherine Lau
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Industry Leadership Award:
Albert Friesen, Ph.D.
Early Stage Company of the Year: Health
Aquinox Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Early Stage Company of the Year: Industrial and Agriculture
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc.
Contribution to Canadian Communities :
Novo Nordisk
Contribution to the Association:
Dr. Catherine Lau
Gold Leaf Award Recipients at the 2013 BIO International Convention
From L to R: Albert Friesen, Ph.D., Vince Lamanna (Novo Nordisk), Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Catherine Lau (Janssen Inc.), David Main (Aquinox), Simon Pimstone (Xenon), Andrew Casey (BIOTECanada).
