Submit your Nominations for CORD’s 6th Annual Rarity Awards
CORD is truly indebted to all of the individuals, patient organizations, and corporations that contribute to advancing rare disease in Canada. This year, CORD’s 6th Annual Rarity Awards will once again recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievements toward overcoming the challenges of rare diseases and improving people’s lives. The nomination process is open to everyone. You are invited to submit a nomination for any or all of the award categories.
The award winners will be honoured at the CORD Rare Disease Day Gala on March 21, 2018 in Ottawa.
Deadline: February 15, 2018
To submit a nomination, please go to:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RARITYNOM18
Seven categories of Rarities will be honoured:
✦ Rare Disease Leadership Award: This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the rare disease community.
* 2016 Recipient: Barbara Sabourin (not awarded in 2017)
✦ Policy Maker Award: This award is presented to a policy maker whose dedication and commitment to rare diseases has made a difference to the rare disease community.
* 2017 Recipient: Don Bell
✦ CORD Volunteer Award: This award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to CORD and the rare disease community on a volunteer basis.
* 2017 Recipient: Cathy Evanochko
✦ Scientific Award: This award is presented to a distinguished researcher whose career represents a unique blend of scientific excellence and support of the patient community.
* 2017 Recipient: Anne Junker
✦ Patient Organization Award:
This award is presented to a CORD affiliate member group making outstanding contribution in patient support or advocacy.
* 2017 Recipient: Network of Rare Blood Disorder Organizations (NRBDO)
✦ Corporate Award: This award is presented to a leading company who is dedicated and committed to developing and providing treatments to improve the lives of those with rare diseases.
* 2017 Recipient: Sanofi Genzyme
✦ CORD Youth Leadership Award: This award is given to celebrate and recognize the contributions and achievements of young people in the rare disease community and impact in shaping the future.
* 2016 Recipient: Jonathan Pitre (not awarded in 2017)
Event
RARE DISEASE DAY 2024 CANADIAN ILLUMINATIONS
On February 29, 2024 these monuments will be lit up in honor of Rare Disease Day. #LightUpForRare Amherst Town Hall in Amherst Nova ScotiaBrampton Clock TowerBritish Columbia LegislatureBritish Columbia PlaceCalgary TowerEdmonton High Level BridgeEdmonton TowerFred A. Lundy bridge in Newmarket, ONMississauga City HallNanaimo BastionNiagara Falls (10:00pm – 10:15pm.) [Live cam link: https://www.earthcam.com/canada/niagarafalls/?cam=niagarafalls_str]Niagara sign in Thorold/Niagara regionOakville Town HallOlympic Cauldron Vancouver Convention CentrePeterborough City HallSales Of Light VancouverScience World Vancouver (FEB 28th)Signal Hill in St. John’s, NLThe Hamilton SignToronto CN TowerToronto Sign in Nathan Phillips SquareVaughan City HallVancouver Convention CentreThe Peace Bridge between Canada and the US Winnipeg Sign Winnipeg Bridge Let us know if there are other Canadian illuminations to add. Tag us on social media @raredisorders (Twitter/X), @raredisorders_cord (Instagram) or email us at info@raredisorders.ca with your photos of the monuments and Rare Disease Day events.
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