The Ottawa Hospital’s Excellence Awards features outstanding leaders and volunteers, committed academics and educators, hidden heroes, and team players. This year, we celebrated our shining stars virtually with the help of a few special guests!

David Cook is receiving the Worton Researcher in Training Award in recognition of his outstanding cancer research achievements and pioneering new techniques.

Sarah Aly is a volunteer in the hemodialysis unit at The Ottawa Hospital. When colleagues saw her dedication, hard work and bond with her patients, they nominated her for a Human Touch Award. She thought it was a joke – until she won.

The Ottawa Hospital’s top three researchers were applauded for their achievements in their respective fields at the annual Gala, on Oct. 26. Faizan Khan received the Worton Researcher in Training Award, Dr. Marjorie Brand received the Chrétien Researcher of the Year Award, and Dr. Paul Albert received the Grimes Research Career Achievement Award.

Michel “Mike” Mongeon has been a porter at The Ottawa Hospital for 12 years, but he has been making people laugh and feel at ease his entire life. He was awarded a Guardian Angel pin on behalf of a patient for going above and beyond to provide exceptional care.

Iuliana Popescu came to Canada from Romania in 2002, and began working in the Human Resources Department at The Ottawa Hospital five years later. No matter where her travels took her, she always felt a sense of belonging here. The Ottawa Hospital was recently recognized for helping new Canadians like Iuliana find meaningful employment.