The CNIC Awards
The CNIC Awards are an annual celebration of the ongoing growth and success of the CNIC and its valued members and supporters. The Awards provide a platform for our member community to nominate individuals and organizations who have demonstrated significant leadership and championed advocacy within Canada’s isotope sector.
Who is eligible?
Nominees must be an individual, organization, company, or stakeholder within Canada’s isotope industry. This includes government representatives, academic, business, and Indigenous leaders, industry, and the not-for-profit sector.
Who can nominate?
Nominations are accepted from all CNIC members. Nominations are now closed
Awards selection
The CNIC’s Board of Directors will select award recipients based on an evaluation of all nominees.
You can read the criteria and weighting for awards nominations here.
CNIC Award Winners
Celebrating Canadian Isotope Innovation in 2025
Government Stewardship Award
Hon. Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Provincial Government Stewardship
Hon. Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Rural Affairs
Indigenous Partnership Award
TD Securities Inc., Pape Salter Teillet LLP, and McCarthy Tétrault LLP
TD Securities, Pape Salter Teillet, and McCarthy Tétrault are recognized for their legal and financial contributions to enable the groundbreaking $250 million expansion to the Gamzook’aamin aakoziwin partnership in December 2025, creating lasting economic benefits for the Saugeen Ojibway Nation through isotope production.
Ecosystem Innovation Award
Pacer Precision Logistics
Pacer Precision Logistics is recognized for achieving 3 years without a single missed shipment of Lu-177 from Canada in 2025 –a major step towards reliability of supply and just-in-time delivery for patients.
Academic Leadership Award
BC Cancer
BC Cancer is recognized for its excellence in isotope production, research, and use, as well as workforce and educational opportunities. In 2025, the Molecular Imaging and Therapeutics Program advanced pre-clinical development of PET radiotracers, clinical trials, and new radiopharmaceuticals.
Health Champion Award
Dr. Arjun Sahgal
Dr. Sahgal is recognized for his role in advocating for increased use of and access to radioisotopes and Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Canada. In 2025, Dr. Sahgal was also a key health contributor to the Nuclear Isotope Innovation Council of Ontario (NIICO).
Not-for-Profit Advocacy Award
Life Sciences Ontario (LSO)
LSO is recognized for their strong partnership with the CNIC as an advocate for isotope innovation and development within the broader life sciences community, fostering new connections and driving awareness.
CNIC Chair’s Award
Promation
Promation is recognized for its contributions to the isotope sector domestically and internationally. As an organization that has been with the CNIC since its inception in 2018, Promation’s unique pivot into the isotopes and radiopharmaceutical sector has contributed significantly to Canada’s leadership.
CNIC MVP Award
Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE)
CMIE is recognized for its commitment to the expansion of the Canadian isotope sector, and strong partnership with the CNIC. Through its Development Fund, the CMIE has contributed funding, jobs, and innovation, creating a stronger domestic isotope sector that provides early-stage support for promising ideas.
