Excellence,
Recognized.Honouring members who advance
care, teaching and innovation.
Each year, the Penticton Medical Staff Association recognizes two members for Outstanding Service in Medicine and Outstanding Teaching in Medicine. Recipients are nominated by their peers, celebrating contributions that strengthen patient care, advance medical learning and make a meaningful difference at PRH.
Celebrating Excellence Together.
Recipients are honoured at the Annual Holiday Social and Awards, bringing the PRH medical staff community together to celebrate their achievements and recognize outstanding contributions to medicine.
2025
Dr. Neil Crofts | Outstanding Service in Medicine
Dr. Robin Masson | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
2024
Dr. Michelle Scheepers | Outstanding Service in Medicine
Dr. Alison Turnquist | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
2023
Dr. Danielle Weisgarber | Outstanding Service in Medicine
Dr. Andy Hamilton | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
2022
Dr. John Surkan | Outstanding Service in Medicine
Dr. Alison Turnquist | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
2021
Dr. Tarinder Grewal | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
Dr. Chris Little | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
Dr. Jen Begin | Outstanding Service in Medicine
2020
Dr. Chad Dyck | 2020 Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
Dr. Brian Forzley | Outstanding Service in Medicine
2019
Dr. Jeff Harries | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
Dr. Niall Davidson | Outstanding Service in Medicine
2018
Dr. Murali Venkataraman | Outstanding Service in Medicine
Dr. Brad Raison | Outstanding Service in Medicine
Dr. Christopher Krause | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
2017
Dr. Susan Tebbutt-Speirs | Outstanding Service in Medicine
Dr. David Kincade | Outstanding Teaching in Medicine
Nominate a colleague
Recognize an MSA member whose contribution to patient care, medical education or the practice of medicine at PRH deserves to be celebrated. Nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Service in Medicine and Outstanding Teaching in Medicine awards are open until November 12, 2026.
Who can nominate a colleague?
Only members of the Penticton Medical Services Association are eligible for nomination.
What are the award criteria?
Outstanding Service in Medicine recognizes members who provide exceptional patient care, demonstrate innovation, champion positive change and go above and beyond in their contribution to medicine at PRH.
Outstanding Teaching in Medicine recognizes members who create and champion learning opportunities, support the development of colleagues and residents, share their knowledge and experience, and demonstrate excellence as clinical teachers and role models.
Note: If nominating more than one colleague, or nominating the same colleague in both categories, please submit a separate nomination for each.
How are recipients selected?
One MSA member is selected for each award based on peer nominations, an MSA member voting process and final review by the MSA Awards Committee.
What is the nomination timeline?
Nominations for the 2026 awards close November 12, 2026.
How are recipients selected?
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