Who will be CAHR’s 2012 Red Ribbon Award winner?
2011-06-27Beginning this November, CAHR will accept nominations for the eleventh winner of this prestigious award. It is presented annually to an individual who has given “outstanding service to the cause of research in a way that has increased our understanding of the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, while enhancing the quality of life of those living with this disease”.
The ideal nominee should possess the following qualities:
- commitment to the involvement of affected communities in HIV research;
- professional and/or volunteer service over several years to the cause of research;
- strong voice in support and/or advocacy for the role of research in HIV prevention or treatment;
- use of evidence in HIV prevention or treatment work, activities, publications etc.;
- contribution in promoting excellence in HIV research;
- collaboration and cooperation with HIV research communities;
- engagement in ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange between HIV research communities and the broader AIDS and PLWA community;
- current or previous residence in Canada over several years;
- demonstration of these criteria in a primarily Canadian setting or in Canada and internationally.
Please email your nomination plus a brief description (less than one page) of that person’s service to HIV/AIDS research and the reasons why he/she should be selected for this award. The email address is: info@cahr-acrv.ca
All nominations must be received by March 01, 2012.
A Red Ribbon Award Committee will review the nominations and make a recommendation to the CAHR Council. The winner will be announced during the CAHR Conference and published on the CAHR website.