Canadian Cancer Society 2026 Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research
The Canadian Cancer Society Awards for Excellence in cancer research recognize individuals who have made, and are making, valuable contributions to the cancer research ecosystem in Canada. Recipients are leaders in their fields who exemplify excellence in science and outstanding service to the scientific community. Posthumous nominations are not eligible. Recipients will be recognized and will receive a personalized glass plaque commemorating their award. Each award also comes with a $20,000 contribution to the recipient’s research program.
Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize
The Lifetime Contribution Prize will be given to an esteemed investigator whose contributions to cancer research in Canada extend beyond traditional research accomplishments and outputs.
Canadian Cancer Society Inclusive Excellence Prize
The Inclusive Excellence Prize will be given to an individual who has demonstrated commitment, leadership and (potential for) impact in the advancement of Canada’s cancer research ecosystem from an equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility lens, both among those conducting the research and those benefiting from its outcomes.
Canadian Cancer Society Robert L. Noble Prize
The Robert L. Noble Prize is given for outstanding achievements in basic biomedical cancer research. It is named in honour of Dr Noble, an esteemed Canadian investigator whose research in the 1950s led to the discovery of vinblastine, a widely used anticancer drug. At the time, vinblastine was one of the most effective treatments available for Hodgkin lymphoma.
Canadian Cancer Society O. Harold Warwick Prize
The O. Harold Warwick Prize is given for outstanding achievements in cancer control research. It is named in honour of Dr Warwick, a pioneering researcher in cancer control and treatment, and the first executive director of the former National Cancer Institute of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Canadian Cancer Society Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize
The Bernard and Francine Dorval Prize is given to an early career investigator whose outstanding contributions to basic biomedical research have the potential to lead or have already led to improved understanding of cancer treatments and/or cures. It is named in honour of Bernard and Francine Dorval, whose longstanding support of CCS has helped to raise more than two million dollars in support of CCS-funded research, policy work, and programs.
Canadian Cancer Society William E. Rawls Prize
The William E. Rawls Prize is given to an early career investigator whose outstanding contributions have the potential to lead to or have already led to important advances in cancer control. It is named in honour of Dr Rawls, past president of the former National Cancer Institute of Canada. His research focused on viruses, particularly those involved in chronic diseases and cervical cancer.
If you are interested in being nominated for one of the above awards, please contact Anne Klymenko, Director, Office of Research Services at aklymenk@lakeheadu.ca.