Doctors of BC is calling for nominations of members in good standing for the following 2017 awards.

Doctors of BC Silver Medal of Service

Criteria for nominees include any of the following:

• Long and distinguished service to Doctors of BC.
• Outstanding contributions to medicine or medical/political involvement in British Columbia or Canada.
• Outstanding contributions by a layperson to medicine or to the welfare of the people of British Columbia or Canada.

The closing date for nominations is 30 November 2016 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit www.doctorsofbc.ca/resource-centre/awards-scholarships [9].

Don B Rix Award for Physician Leadership

Candidates for this award may have achieved distinction in areas such as:

• Supporting lifelong learning opportunities.
• Promoting excellence in medical education.
• Providing leadership for new initiatives both in business and clinical practice.
• Providing leadership and service to the general community or province either by direct support or through philanthropy.
• Building consensus among physicians and physician groups.