Wilma Crockett Memorial Award
The Wilma Crockett Memorial Award is open to all BC renal care professionals, from all disciplines, active and retired. Members of all renal disciplines are encouraged to nominate colleagues whom they feel meet the award criteria. For more details, refer to the terms of reference.
The nomination deadline has now passed. Granted yearly to a member of the BC community of renal professionals, the Wilma Crockett Memorial Award recognizes an outstanding lifetime contribution to the goal of excellence in the care of people with chronic kidney disease.
The Life and Contributions of Wilma Crockett
A dedicated dialysis nurse who made a huge impact on her professional community, both locally and provincially, Wilma Crockett worked in Trail, BC until her tragic death in 2001. A kidney patient herself, she knew hemodialysis from the other end of the needle. She was a woman with great courage, disarming wit and a positive outlook. She set very high personal standards and was a tenacious advocate for her profession and for those in her care. Wilma was an inspiration to all who knew her. She represents the perfect namesake for this award.
Previous Recipients
Dr. Victor Chan (2009): Dr. Chan's support for peritoneal dialysis has not wavered since the 1960s. A leader and innovator, he has performed more bedside catheter insertions than any other physician in Canada.
Debbie Eggers (2008): a Vascular Access Coordinator for Interior Health and a champion of quality renal care.
Lai-Lin Harvalias (2007): has worked tirelessly over three decades to promote renal nutrition regionally, provincially and nationally.
Dr. David Lirenman (2006): was a pioneer and leader in the development of pediatric nephrology in BC. Dr. John Price (2005): BC's first nephrologist and a leader in the development of the province's kidney care services.
Dr. Angus Rae (2004): an outstanding clinician, scholar and teacher who epitomizes life-long learning. Now retired, Dr. Rae was the founding head of the Division of Nephrology at St Paul’s Hospital.