Honorary Award Recipients

Life Membership represents the highest form of recognition by one’s peers and is designed to honour a member of the CAMRT whose professional activities have promoted the MRT profession nationally or internationally, whose leadership serves to motivate others to become involved in professional activities, and who has been involved in raising the profile of the CAMRT.

Honorary Life Membership is designed to honour an individual whose professional activities have promoted the MRT profession nationally or internationally, whose leadership serves to motivate others to become involved in professional activities, and who has been involved in raising the profile of the CAMRT or the profession.

The Welch Memorial Lecture was established in 1951 to honour Mr. Herbert M. Welch, one of the pioneer members of the association. Mr. Welch was also president of the association from 1949 to 1950.

To be chosen to deliver this lecture is considered an honor, which is bestowed upon a member of the CAMRT who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession at a national level. The recipient must have influenced the growth of the profession in clinical practice, education, research, and/or administration. The Welch Memorial Lecture may be on the lecturer’s topic of choice. Given that it is the focal point of the Annual General Conference, it is expected that the lecture will reflect the vision and values of the association. The lecture should reflect the outstanding contribution and experience demonstrated by the recipient of this award.

The Dr. Marshall Mallett Lamp of Knowledge Award is designed to honour a member of the CAMRT who has made a significant contribution to the profession and/or association at a national level in the field of education. The Alberta Division first donated the Marshall Mallett Award to the CAMRT in 1957.

The Steward of the Profession Award honours a CAMRT member who has advocated for and worked to advance the profession at both the national and provincial levels. By doing so he or she has demonstrated the importance of members playing an active role in strengthening and advancing their profession.

The Early Professional Achievement Award is designed to honour a member of the CAMRT who has provided, at an early stage in their career, inspiration and leadership to their colleagues by acting as a role model of professionalism and/or volunteerism.

The Grassroots Advocacy Award is designed to honour a member of the CAMRT who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has made a significant contribution to the profession and/or association through advocacy.

The Outstanding Service Award honors a staff member or volunteer who has served the CAMRT with dedication, integrity and commitment to the values and mission of the CAMRT. By doing so the individual has demonstrated long term commitment, exceptional performance and engagement in performing their service and significantly influenced the success of the association and the profession.