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Award recipients will be celebrated during a ceremony held on the evening of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as part of the first day of the AHC Forum at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
We are pleased to offer four awards
The Emerging Leadership Award
The Emerging Leadership Award recognizes emerging leaders in One Health or One Welfare who have made significant contributions within the first 10 years of their professional career.
The Farm Animal Welfare Leadership Award
Recipients of the Farm Animal Welfare Leadership Award have demonstrated a commitment to farmed animal welfare. Whether through the development of an innovative process or product, outreach or communications activities, or a proven commitment to animal welfare by incorporating best practices into the core of their daily work, recipients of this award set a high standard for animal welfare leadership.
The Carl Block Award
The Carl Block Award was named in honour of Carl Block, a cattleman whose tireless dedication to Canadian agriculture and commitment to animal health will long be remembered. The award honours individuals whose unwavering commitment to animal health has had a lasting impact on the industry.
Leadership in Collaboration Award
The Leadership in Collaboration Award acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to farmed animal health and welfare through the promotion of public-private collaboration.
Nominations
Nominations may be made by individuals, governments, and/or organizations using the nomination form and accompanying supporting documentation.
Download: NOMINATION FORM (PDF)
Please complete the nomination form and email it, with supporting documentation to Kori Maki-Adair at awards@animalhealthcanada.ca by Friday, August 7, 2026.
May 7, 2026 - Animal Health Canada
