This award has been presented in past, and will be continued, in recognition of lifetime achievement for a meritorious retired CAMO member who has made significant contribution to our specialty in Canada and has left lasting impact in clinical service, education, advocacy and / or research.
The individual has made this impact by acting as a : teacher, clinician, researcher, administrator/clinician.
The recipient of the Pioneer award present a distinguished lecture to the CAMO Annual Scientific Meeting attendees at the CAMO Awards Gala.