Good afternoon everyone,

This is a friendly reminder that nominations for the 2026 Joe Lee Awards are due by Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Please forward your nomination to Dr. Heather McDonald, copying me, and include a short paragraph explaining your nomination. The

The awards will be presented at the Anesthesia Resident Research Symposium on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. If you have already submitted a nomination, thank you—no further action is required.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me or Dr. McDonald if you have any questions.

Many thanks,

Olivia

From: Olivia Lee Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:56 AM To: 'hsc-clinicians-anesthesia@lists.umanitoba.ca' <hsc-clinicians-anesthesia@lists.umanitoba.camailto:hsc-clinicians-anesthesia@lists.umanitoba.ca>; 'sbh-clinicians-anesthesia@lists.umanitoba.ca' <sbh-clinicians-anesthesia@lists.umanitoba.camailto:sbh-clinicians-anesthesia@lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Benjamin Fultz <bfultz@manitoba-physicians.camailto:bfultz@manitoba-physicians.ca>; Heather McDonald <hmcdonald@hsc.mb.camailto:hmcdonald@hsc.mb.ca>; Thomas Mutter <tmutter@hsc.mb.camailto:tmutter@hsc.mb.ca> Subject: Joe Lee Awards 2026 – Call for Nominations

Good morning everyone,

We are seeking nominations for the 2026 Joe Lee Awards to be presented at the Anesthesia Resident Research Symposium on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

As in previous years, up to three awards will be given out if there are suitable candidates: one for an allied health worker, one for an anesthesia resident, and one for an ICU fellow.

I've attached the Terms of Reference for your review.

Please forward your nominations to Dr. Heather McDonald, copying me, along with a short paragraph justifying your decision.

Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Please note that if no suitable candidates are identified, the awards will not be given out in this calendar year. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me or Dr. McDonald.

Many thanks,

Olivia

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