Geoffrey C. Robinson Award
(Awarded every other year, the next award will be presented in 2011.)
The Geoffrey C. Robinson Award recognizes outstanding contributions to child and youth health through research in the field of population health or health services research within the last five years.
Established in 2001, this award is funded by an endowment established by the Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia and British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital Foundation, in recognition of Dr. Geoffrey C. Robinson’s outstanding contribution to improving the health of children and youth.
 About Dr. Geoffrey C. Robinson
Vancouver paediatrician Dr. Geoffrey C. Robinson, whose distinguished career has spanned five decades, developed innovative programs such as care-by-parent wards, community outreach programs, province-wide developmental disabilities centres, and comprehensive paediatric care.
Nomination requirements
Nominees should be researchers active in population health and/or health services research (research that informs policy and decision makers at a population rather than individual level) involving the health of children or youth. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen but need not be a CPS member and must hold an appointment at a Canadian university, hospital or institute.
The Awards Committee will judge candidates based on:
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The research must contribute to the field of population health and/or health services research related to children and youth.
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The research must fit into the overall contribution made by the nominee.
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The body of work must meet national and international standards of excellence.
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The body of work must have contributed to changes in policy or practice that have improved the health or have the potential to improve the health of children and/or youth.
Nominations must be formally resubmitted each year to be reconsidered. Current CPS board and Awards Committee members are not eligible for nomination and cannot nominate candidates while serving their terms.
Submission requirements
Submissions must include:
- A letter from the nominator clearly describing the nominee’s research contribution. The letter should address the criteria listed above. Maximum three pages.
- A biography of the candidate (maximum two pages) and a list of publications.
- Nominator must be a CPS member
- Submit your nominations using the online form or by mail.
Presentation
The award is presented during the CPS Annual Conference. The recipient is awarded a commemorative plaque and a gift of $1,000, and will be invited to write an article highlighting work in the field of population health or health services research for Paediatrics & Child Health, the journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society .
This award is funded by an endowment established by the Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia and the British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Past Recipients
Last updated: September2009
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