Red Ribbon Award

Established in 2001, the Red Ribbon Award is presented annually by CAHR for 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.

Nominations

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; and
  • demonstration of these criteria in a primarily Canadian setting or in Canada and internationally.

CAHR is committed to celebrating and acknowledging diversity within its membership.  CAHR encourages nominators take explicit efforts to ensure equity of opportunity for CAHR members by supporting nominees who are: racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

How to Apply

To nominate a colleague, a complete awards package must be submitted via CAHR’s online application system. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2023. To apply, click here.

Winners:

About CAHR

With a membership of more than 1,000 researchers and others interested in HIV research, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the leading organization of HIV/AIDS researchers in Canada. CAHR is the organizing body for the Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR Conference).

CAHR encourages Canadian researchers to be leaders in knowledge translation and to effectively respond both to the Canadian and global HIV/AIDS epidemics. Since its founding in 1991, CAHR has promoted excellence in HIV research, including mentorship and career development of investigators entering the field.

CAHR fosters collaboration and co-operation among HIV research communities, including basic, clinical and social sciences, epidemiology and public health. CAHR also engages people living with HIV/AIDS and AIDS service organizations in ongoing dialogue and information exchange to ensure that HIV/AIDS research remains responsive to the epidemic and its stakeholders.

CAHR is a registered charity.

Contact

For more information or to make a comment, please contact us:

Canadian Association for HIV Research

440 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X6

1-888-374-CAHR (2247)