Awards Program

Colya Kaminiarz Professional Achievement Award

This award was created to honour Colya Kaminiarz for the significant contributions he made to the profession and the professional association.

The award recognizes RTs who have made a significant contribution to professional practice and/or have influenced others toward high levels of achievement in professional practice.

This award will be conferred annually at the President’s banquet during the Annual Education Conference in years where there is a recipient.

The recipient receives economy travel, two nights’ accommodation and a complimentary registration to attend the CSRT Annual Education Conference in the year the award is conferred. This award has no cash value and in non-transferrable.

Robert Merry Excellence in Education Award

This award was created to honour Robert Merry who made significant contributions in the field of education in respiratory therapy.

The award recognizes RTs who have made a significant contribution to the practice of RT Education and/or have influenced others toward high levels of achievement in RT education.

This award will be conferred annually at the President’s banquet during the Annual Education Conference in years where there is a recipient.

The recipient receives economy travel, two nights’ accommodation and a complimentary registration to attend the CSRT Annual Education Conference in the year the award is conferred. This award has no cash value and in non-transferrable.

VitalAire Respiratory Home Care Award

The award recognizes respiratory therapists who have made significant contributions to the field of respiratory home care services and/or who have influenced others toward high levels of achievement in the field of respiratory home care services.

This award will be conferred annually at the President’s banquet during the Annual Education Conference in years where there is a recipient.

The recipient receives economy travel, accommodation and a complimentary registration to attend the CSRT Annual Education Conference in the year the award is conferred. This award has no cash value and in non-transferrable.

Louis Phillip Belle-Isle
Scholarship for Graduate Studies

The Louis Phillip Belle-Isle Scholarship for Graduate Studies was recently established in partnership with Roxon Medi-Tech in honour of a former CSRT Board member, dear friend and colleague Louis Phillip Belle-Isle.

This award will be conferred annually at the President’s banquet during the Annual Education Conference in years where there is a recipient.

The recipient receives economy travel, accommodation and a complimentary registration to attend the CSRT Annual Education Conference in the year the award is conferred. This award has no cash value and in non-transferrable.

President's Award

To allow each President to recognize an individual, group or organization that has provided support to the President in his/her role, or has made a significant contribution to the Society and or the profession.

This award will be conferred at the President’s banquet during the Annual Education Conference in years where there is a recipient.

The recipient receives economy travel, 2 nights’ accommodation and a complimentary registration to attend the CSRT Annual Education Conference in the year the award is conferred. This award has no cash value and in non-transferrable.

CSRT Award for Student Excellence

To recognize graduating students at each Canadian respiratory therapy education program who demonstrate academic and/or professional excellence (as determined by their program).

The CSRT encourages education programs to present this award during the graduation ceremony at each education program.

The recipient of the CSRT Award for Student Excellence will receive a certificate of recognition from the CSRT, a CSRT pin, and a one year CSRT membership.

Poster Awards

RT Poster Award:
Presentations are marked in part for originality, technical accuracy and creativity and visual appeal.

The winning entrant receives a cash prize of $500.

Papadakos Student Poster Presentation Award:
This award was established in 2011 to recognize the highest quality education for respiratory therapy students.

This award is sponsored by Dr. Peter Papadakos, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Rochester; Departments of Surgery and Neurosurgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, and former member of the CJRT Editorial Board.

This award is presented for the best student poster presentation. Presentations are marked in part for originality, technical accuracy and creativity and visual appeal.

The winning entrant receives a cash prize of $500.

Distinguished Life Membership

The conferral of Life Membership represents the highest form of recognition by one’s peers, and is accordingly classified under the CSRT Distinguished Life Membership category.

The number of Distinguished Life Members at any given time shall not exceed fifteen.

This award will be conferred at the President’s banquet during the Annual Education Conference in years where there is a recipient.

The recipient receives economy travel, 2 nights’ accommodation and a complimentary registration to attend the CSRT Annual Education Conference in the year the award is conferred. The recipient also received complementary registration to attend the CSRT Annual Education Conference in all subsequent years.

Honorary Life Membership

Honorary Life Membership is conferred upon individuals who have provided meritorious service to the CSRT. This award will be conferred at the President’s banquet during the Annual Education Conference in years where there is a recipient.

A person who is not otherwise eligible for registered membership in the CSRT, or is an industry partner. An individual who has rendered distinguished service to the profession of respiratory therapy or to the CSRT, may be honoured by the society to this classification of Honorary Life Membership.

This award will be conferred at the President’s banquet during the Annual Education Conference in years where there is a recipient.

The recipient receives economy travel, 2 nights’ accommodation and a complimentary registration to attend the CSRT Annual Education Conference in the year the award is conferred. This award has no cash value and is non-transferable.