Hildes Award Winners 2009
Dr. John Arthur Hildes was a mentor and friend to several generations of doctors, nurses, scientists, community health workers and advocates within circumpolar regions. The International Union for Circumpolar Health recognized the following individuals for demonstrating excellence in northern medicine and health, in consideration of their lifelong contributions through service, research, and humanitarianism.
- Pavel Ivanovitch Sidorov
Siberian branch of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences - Brian McMahon
American Society for Circumpolar Health - Bruce Martin
Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health - Gert Mulvad
Danish Greenlandic Society for Circumpolar Health - Siv Kvernmo
Nordic Society for Arctic Medicine
Hart Hansen Award Winners 2009
Dr. Jens Hart Hansen sought to improve circumpolar health by mentoring emerging researchers and health workers. The International Union for Circumpolar Health recognized the following individuals for their efforts in circumpolar health research, education, and cooperation.
- Larisa Gyrgolkay
Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences - Lisa Schwarzburg
American Society for Circumpolar Health - Julie Renee Bull
Canadian Society for Circumpolar Health - Christina Viskum L. Larsen
Danish Greenlandic Society for Circumpolar Health - Anne Silviken
Nordic Society for Arctic Medicine
Student Poster Awards
- Angela Pacey
McGill University / Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment (CINE) - Sonia Wesche
University of Northern British Columbia - Jessica El Hayek
McGill University
ICCH15 Anchorage-to-Fairbanks Package Draw
This raffle draw entitled the winner to an all-inclusive scenic train trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks at the time of ICCH15 in Fairbanks, Alaska (2012).
- Nelofar Sheikh
McGill University / Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition and Environment (CINE)
City of Yellowknife Polar Ice Diamond™ Draw
Yellowknife Mayor Gordon Van Tighem was on hand for the much anticipated draw for an authentic Northwest Territories .5 carat round brilliant diamond.
- Priya Chetty
Government of Yukon
