About the Prize

Founded in 2007, the Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a $250,000 cash prize awarded every two years to celebrate the achievements of researchers, practitioners and others in the field of complementary, alternative and integrative healthcare.

Open to individuals whose complementary, alternative or integrative medicine activities are carried out in Canada, Dr. Rogers Prize recipients embody the vision, leadership and integrity as that of Dr. Roger Hayward Rogers for whom the award is named. A Canadian physician and pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Rogers was among the first to provide non-traditional therapies for cancer patients. He was appointed to the Order of British Columbia in 2001 in recognition of his groundbreaking care.

Candidates

The public at large is encouraged to nominate worthy and qualified candidates from within the disciplines that make up the spectrum of Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine. This individual may have made their contribution as an advocate, researcher, practitioner, health care provider, instructor or in one of the many other roles that make up this diverse field.

Criteria

Candidates for this award are individuals who:

Demonstrate a commitment to the field of complementary and alternative medicine
Display vision, leadership and integrity throughout their activities
Collaborate across disciplines and healing philosophies
Act as a catalyst in advancing the field of complementary and alternative medicine
Demonstrate a positive influence among their colleagues and those they serve

Eligibility

This national competition is open to individual nominees whose complementary, alternative or integrative medicine activities have been carried out within Canada
The body of work to be considered for the Dr. Rogers Prize has been conducted in Canada
The winner must attend the Dr. Rogers Prize Award Gala in Vancouver, BC (public health restrictions permitting)
The nominee will be an individual (rather than a group)
The nominee does not need to be a Canadian citizen
Candidates for the award must be living
Members and Directors of the Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation are not eligible

Nomination Guidelines

2025 Nominations Open
February 1, 2025