Winners of The Canada Health Heroes Awards

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible nominees for the 2025 Canada Health Heroes Awards—your dedication and impact inspire us all. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Your leadership and service continue to pave the way for healthier, more innovative communities.

shelly philip laforest

Shelly Philip LaForest

Impact in Healthcare Award Recipient

ibukun

Dr. Ibukun Abejirinde

Innovator in Health Tech Award Recipient

dwight barrett

Dwight Barrett

Emerging Leader in Health Award Recipient

marty lampkin

Marty Lampkin

Healthcare Humanitarian Award Recipient

nneka ezurike

Nneka Ezurike​

Entrepreneur Excellence Award Recipient

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