The Dr. Charles Burns Board Recognition Award was created in 2015 to recognize and honour the visionary leadership of the late Dr. Burns. In 1983, Dr. Burns became the first President of the Trauma Association of Canada. Dr. Burns’ hard work and volunteer efforts, combined with his unrelenting passion to make a difference to the care of trauma patients and their families resulted in a significant contribution to the creation of TAC, bringing together and strengthening the network of trauma specialists who care for the injured patient. Dr. Burns was highly respected for his efforts in developing, maintaining, and sustaining the Trauma Association of Canada over many years. The TAC Board of Directors created the award to recognize those that exemplify the spirit of Dr. Burns by demonstrating outstanding leadership, endless passion, a spirit of volunteerism. vision and innovation in the field of trauma care.
Dr Charles Burns Award Winners
2026 Dr Natalie Yancher (Calgary)
2025 Amanda McFarlan RN (Toronto)
2024 Dr David Evans (Vancouver)
2023 Dr Robert Green (Halifax)
2022 Dr David Mulder (Montreal)
2021 Dr Mary van Wijingaarden-Stephens (Edmonton)
2020 Paula Poirier RN (Halifax)
2019 Dr John Tallon (Vancouver)
2018 Dr Jameel Ali (Toronto)
2017 Dr Richard Simons (Vancouver)
2016 Dr John Kortbeek (Calgary)