The CARO Gold Medal and Gordon Richards Lecture (formerly The Gordon Richards Lecture), CARO’s most prestigious award, is presented to a Canadian Radiation Oncologist to honour their outstanding contributions to the field of radiation oncology within Canada and beyond. Please find previous award winners here

• The award is presented to the recipient immediately following his/her presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
• The Gold Medal Lecturer will be invited by the CARO President to deliver an address on a topic selected by the Lecturer that is of interest to the members of CARO. This can include a scholarly presentation and/or reflection on their career, including research, clinical care, teaching and leadership.
• It will not be awarded posthumously except in the case that a nominee dies after being selected.
• Recipients may be drawn from any radiation oncologist represented in CARO and must be a CARO member in good standing

To maximize the benefit, the criteria for eligibility for the CARO Gold Medal and Gordon Richards Lecture are as follows:

Criteria

• In keeping with the Association’s Mission, Vision and Values, the CARO Gold Medal and Gordon Richards Lecture nominee has demonstrated a sustained commitment and a significant contribution to the field of radiation oncology within Canada.
• At least one letter of nomination from an Active CARO Member with the nominee’s curriculum vitae must be submitted to the Awards Committee.
  • Letters of nomination and support must include detailed information that will document the individual’s outstanding contribution to the advancement of radiation oncology and CARO.

View past recipients here.

Questions about the CARO Gold Medal and Gordon Richards Lecture Award can be directed to the CARO office at caro-acro@secretariatcentral.com.