The KHSC Allied Health Awards of Excellence celebrate the exceptional contributions of allied health professionals across KHSC. These peer-nominated awards recognize individuals who demonstrate leadership, innovation and a strong commitment to clinical care, education and quality improvement.
The Allied Health Awards of Excellence provide an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions allied health professionals make every day. Through their expertise, compassion, collaboration and leadership, they improve the lives of patients and families, strengthen our teams and help shape the future of care. Today's nominees and recipients exemplify the excellence, innovation and commitment that advance our mission as an academic health sciences centre and make a lasting impact across KHSC.
-Jason Hann, Executive Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Nursing Executive
The awards were presented at a ceremony on October 15, 2026, at KHSC's Hotel Dieu Hospital Site.
These awards shine a light on the extraordinary contributions allied health professionals make across KHSC every day. From enhancing patient experiences to advancing the quality of care we provide, their work has a profound and lasting impact on our organization and the communities we serve. Today's recipients represent that impact at its best and remind us of the difference allied health professionals make throughout every aspect of the healthcare journey.
-Tom Hart, Executive Director Patient Care and Deputy Chief Nursing Executive for KHSC.
Allied Health Practice Award
Emily Rosen, audiologist
"Emily combines exceptional clinical skill with compassion, humility, and an unwavering dedication to others. She is a trusted mentor, respected leader, and passionate advocate for patients and families. Her contributions have strengthened her team, advanced professional practice, and improved the lives of those she serves. Emily's impact is lasting, meaningful, and truly worthy of recognition through the Allied Health Practice Award."
Allied Health Education and Mentorship Award
Paul Stevenson, audiologist
"Paul consistently models professionalism, compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. His influence is reflected in the growth of learners, the confidence of colleagues, and the quality of care delivered to patients. Through his leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, he has made a lasting impact on our department, our profession, and the patients we serve."
Allied Health Research and Evaluation Award
Richard Kellowan, occupational therapist
"What distinguishes Richard is not simply the number of initiatives he contributes to, but his ability to create learning opportunities for his students to lead. Through mentorship of students, he fosters a culture where emerging practitioners are encouraged to ask important practice questions, critically examine evidence, engage stakeholders, and learn from implementation. He then helps translate that learning into practical, sustainable approaches that can influence care beyond a single project or individual."
Nominees
Congratulations to this year's nominees!
Allied Health Practice Award
Natalie Chiu, Respiratory Therapist
Shane Davidson, Respiratory Therapist
Julia Davies, Social Worker
Sangeeta Gupta, Occupational Therapist
Laurie Hill, Occupational Therapist
Emma Hum, Speech Language Pathologist
Jennifer Jackson, Occupational Therapist
Jackie Jin, Certified ECG Technician
Alan Johnson, Respiratory Therapist
Jeff Koob, Charge Technologist, Medical Imaging
Kayla Kotyk, Charge Technologist, Molecular Imaging
Barbara Lakins, Speech Language Pathologist
Allied Health Education and Mentorship Award
Sophia Hoogkamp, Speech Language Pathologist
Kaitlyn Miller, Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Mills, Occupational Therapist
Christopher Pawliuk, Physiotherapist
Paul Stevenson, Audiologist
Tim Woodford, Sr EEG Technologist
Each winner and nominee embodies the dedication, skill, and passion that make KHSC’s allied health professionals such an integral part of patient care, education, and innovation.
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