Award Description
This award is given to the individual who demonstrates exemplary vision and leadership in Canadian biotechnology in a global context, in terms of of industry development and/or commercial success. The recipient is recognized for their commitment to promoting and supporting the growth of the biotech industry in Canada.
Past Award Recipients
- 2023 – Nabanita Nawar, co-founder/CEO, HDAX Therapeutics
- 2022 – Dr. Thomas Madden, President & CEO, Acuitas Therapeutics Inc
- 2018 – Dr. Wilf Keller, AgWest Bio
- 2017 – Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, MaRS
- 2016 – Dr. Neil Cashman, ProMIS Neurosciences
- 2015 – Joseph Garcia, Blake, Cassels and Graydon, LLP
- 2014 – David Main, Aquinox
- 2013 – Albert Friesen Ph.D, Medicure
- 2012 – David Allan, Stem Cell Therapeutics Inc.
- 2011 – Yves Rosconi, Theratechnologies
- 2010 – Murray McLaughlin, Sustainable Chemistry Alliance
- 2009 – Natalie Dakers, Centre for Drug Research and Development
- 2008 – Dr. John Evans, MaRS
- 2007 – Ray Mowling, Council for Biotechnology Information (Canada)
- 2006 – Dr. Alex McPherson, Biomira
- 2005 – Theresa Kennedy, Hill & Knowlton Canada
- 2004 – Peter McCann, President of Ag-West Bio Inc. (Retired)
- 2003 – J. Mark Lievonen, President, Aventis Pasteur
- 2002 – Gord Surgeoner, President, Ontario Agri-Food Technologies
- 2001 – Burleigh Trevor-Deutsch, Bioethicist, Burleigh Trevor-Deutsch Consulting