Home Membership Awards and Recognition Program
The professions of speech-language pathology and audiology are constantly growing and advancing, and this couldn’t be done without the tireless work of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and communication health assistants.Â
Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) recognizes the immense contribution our members and associates make to their professions and communities, and we want to celebrate this dedication and determination.Â
SAC needs your help to recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology. Do you know a deserving colleague or fellow professional who goes above and beyond to contribute to their profession?
There is also the option for self-nominations. If you believe you’ve made an outstanding contribution, or know someone who has, apply with a letter of support from a colleague to shine a light on these exceptional efforts.Â
All nominees must be SAC members or associates.
SAC member or associate with a minimum of 25 years of membership
SAC member or associate, or general public
Awarded to a member or associate of SAC (may be awarded posthumously) who has a long history of distinguished and dedicated service to both SAC and the professions of speech-language pathology or audiology in the areas of education, clinical services, administration or public awareness and has fostered the development and advancement of the professions, nationally or internationally. Nominees must demonstrate significant and outstanding individual achievements, have a minimum of 25 years of SAC membership and may be nominated by SAC members or associates or the general public.
SAC member or associate
SAC member or associate (including SAC student associates)
Awarded to an SAC member or associate who has significantly influenced or contributed to the clinical training and/or professional development of a student(s) or colleague(s) in speech-language pathology or audiology, either as a clinical supervisor, a mentor or academic faculty. Nominees demonstrate unique and outstanding individual achievements in mentorship, have contributed to the development of others, and have served as role models for students and colleagues within the profession.
SAC communication health assistant associate
S-LPs or audiologists may nominate communication health assistants under their supervision; communication health assistant peers may also nominate, provided the supervising S-LP or audiologist supports the nomination (nominators do not need to be SAC members or associates)
Awarded to an SAC communication health assistant associate who has demonstrated professional excellence. Some examples of considerations include distinction in assisting speech-language pathologists or audiologists with implementation of treatment plans, materials, outstanding team participation or excellence in the provision of patient and client care.
SAC speech-language pathologist
SAC member or associate, or general public
To recognise a Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) speech-language pathologist who has demonstrated excellence in their field, this award will be presented to a Speech-Language Pathologist based on exemplary performance in any one or a combination of the following criteria: leadership, advocacy, and research.
SAC audiologist
SAC member or associate, or general public
To recognize a Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) audiologist who has demonstrated excellence in their field, this award will go to an audiologist based on exemplary performance in any one or a combination of the following criteria: leadership, advocacy, and research.
(Formerly Lifetime Achievement Award and Eve Kassirer Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement; name change effective 2019)
2025:Â Linda Rammage, PhD, RSLP, S-LP(C)
2024: Maria Scaringi, MS, SLP (C), Reg CASLPO, RRP, CCC-SLP, CCLCPâ„¢, CI, ICCCP(F)
2023: Kim Lawlor
2021: M. Kathleen Pichora-Fuller
2020: Patricia L. Cleave, PhD, S-LP(C)
2016: Gillian Barnes, MA, S-LP(C)
2018: Lynne Brewster, PhD, L.S.L.S., Cert. AVT.
2025:Â Dana Fergusson, M.Sc., S-LP(C)-Reg
2023: Sandrine Umunoza
2023: Audette Sylvestre, Mélissa Di Sante, Catherine Julien, Caroline Bouchard, Vincent Martel-Sauvageau, Jean Leblond
2022: Janis Oram Cardy PhD, S-LP(C), MHSc, Reg. CASLPO; Olivia Daub, PhD, S-LP; BJ Cunnigham PhD, S-LP(C), Reg. CASLPO
2021: Jennifer C Wong, MHSc, S-LP(C) Reg. CASLPO
2020: Daniela K. O’Neill, Taylor J. Deglint, Ashley McKinnon, Angela Nyhout and Julianne Scott
2019: Mathieu Hotton, Ph.D.; François Bergeron Ph.D
2018: Susan Rvachew, PhD, S-LP(C); Phaedra Royle, PhD; Laura M. Gonnerman, PhD; Brigitte Stanké, PhD, M.O.A., M.Sc.Math.; Alexandra Marquis, PhD; Alexandre Herbay, PhD candidate
2025: MaryAnn Schouten, M.SLP, S-LP (c), reg. CASLPO
2024: Jana Leggett, MHSc.
2025: Angela Muis, BA, SLP-A
2022: Andrea Little
2016: Catriona Steele, PhD, S-LP(C)
2018: Judy Meintzer, R.SLP, SLP(C)
2000: Debbie Shugar
2001: Walter B. Green
2004: Mdme. Germaine Huot
2014: The Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children; Virginia Martin, S-LP, M.Sc., MA; Colleen Braun-Janzen, MA, S-LP(C)
2014: Using 1000 Hz Tympanometry in Hearing Screening of Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
2016: The Motor Speech Research Study
2014: ALS Team, The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation CentreÂ
2016: ISAND
2018: Centre for Autism Services Alberta
(Formerly Distinguished Service Award; name change effective with 1998 award)
2016: The Elks of Canada
2014: Stephen and Carol Goff
2014: Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute — University Health Network
2014: Clayton Fisher (Audiology – University of Western Ontario)
2015: Selena Vermey (Audiology – University of British Columbia)
2016: Janet Kim, M.Sc. (Audiology – Western University)
2017: Katharine Davies, BA, MA, M.Sc. Candidate (S-LP – University of British Columbia)
2018: Eleanor Campbell, BA, M.Sc. candidate
2015: Barbara Jane Cunningham, M.Sc., SLP(C), Reg. CASLPO
2016: Elaine Kwok
2017: Michelle Phoenix, M.H.Sc., Reg.CASLPO, PhD Candidate
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