OMA Award recipients

These individuals have been recognized for their outstanding service to the medical profession, medical science or the common good

Founded in 1921, the OMA Awards Program recognizes the work of physicians, residents, medical students and community members in Ontario. Individuals are awarded for outstanding contributions to the Ontario Medical Association, the medical profession, medical science or the common good. 


2026 Award recipients


Life Membership award

OMA Life Membership is awarded to those members who have made an outstanding contribution to the work of the association in the interest of the medical profession. In addition to OMA-related involvement, work done to advance medical science and other positive work done at the provincial level can be considered.

Headshot of Dr. Hiren Desai.
Dr. Hiren Desai
Dr. Hiren Desai

Headshot of Dr. Kathryn Lockington.
Dr. Kathryn Lockington
Dr. Kathryn Lockington

Headshot of Dr. Kieran Moore.
Dr. Kieran Moore
Dr. Kieran Moore

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Dr. David Mutrie
Dr. David Mutrie

Headshot of Albert Ng.
Dr. Albert Ng
Dr. Albert Ng

Headshot of Dr. Jane Purvis.
Dr. Jane Purvis
Dr. Jane Purvis

Headshot of Charles Radzinski.
Dr. Charles Radzinski
Dr. Charles Radzinski

Headshot of Dr. Joseph Shaban.
Dr. Joseph Shaban
Dr. Joseph Shaban

Headshot of Dr. Christopher Vinden.
Dr. Christopher Vinden
Dr. Christopher Vinden

Headshot of Dr. Scott Wooder.
Dr. Scott Wooder
Dr. Scott Wooder


2025 Award recipients 


Medical Student Achievement award

The Medical Student Achievement award is awarded for significant contributions at the political and/or community level that helps advance the life and/or education of all medical students.

Headshot of Blossom Dharamraj.
Blossom Dharmaraj
McMaster University
Blossom Dharmaraj
McMaster University

Headshot of Oumar El Aina.
Oumar El-Aina
Queen's University
Oumar El-Aina
Queen's University

Headshot of Harrison Gao.
Harrison Gao
University of Toronto
Harrison Gao
University of Toronto

Headshot of Jacky Lee.
Jacky Lee
University of Ottawa
Jacky Lee
University of Ottawa

Headshot of Nima Malakoti-Negad.
Nima Malakoti-Negad
University of Western Ontario
Headshot of Nima Malakoti-Negad.
Nima Malakoti-Negad
University of Western Ontario

Headshot of Claire Poulin.
Claire Poulin
NOSM University
Claire Poulin
NOSM University


Resident Achievement award

The Resident Achievement award is awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of postgraduate training.

Headshot of Dr. Bal Manveer.
Dr. Manveer Bal
Queen's University
Dr. Manveer Bal
Queen's University

Headshot of Dr. Helena Bentley.
Dr. Helena Bentley
University of Toronto
Dr. Helena Bentley
University of Toronto

Headshot of Dr. Mark Grindberg.
Dr. Mark Grindberg
McMaster University
Dr. Mark Grindberg
McMaster University

Headshot of Dr. Isabella Menchetti.
Dr. Isabella Menchetti
University of Ottawa
Dr. Isabella Menchetti
University of Ottawa

Headshot of Dr. Audrey Shakespare.
Dr. Audrey Shakespeare
Western University
Dr. Audrey Shakespeare
Western University

Published: Jan. 25, 2021  |  Last updated: April 28, 2026