Prize : Betty Havens Prize (2022)

The Betty Havens Prize funding opportunity is expected to:

• recognize outstanding achievements and excellence in knowledge mobilization (KM) in aging at a local or regional level; and,
• provide financial support to further foster excellence and innovation in KM activities.

Nominations for the prize must demonstrate that the nominee has:

• Contributed significantly to moving research findings into practice or policy by facilitating the synthesis, dissemination, exchange and ethically sound application of knowledge at a local or regional level;
• Engaged in knowledge mobilization (KM) activities that are specifically related/targeted to a community and/or region and are aimed at bridging the gap between knowledge and practice/policy and facilitating the dissemination, uptake and application of knowledge in this context;
• Linked research/researchers with decision makers/knowledge users locally and/or regionally in order to improve the health of Canadians and/or health services/products and/or the Canadian health care system (policy or practice);
• Engaged in KM efforts and strategies that have been successful in influencing or changing local, regional or provincial policy or practice; and
• Formed strong partnerships with other local/regional organizations.

Relevant KM activities must be clearly related to the research priorities of IA and must have an important impact on Canada's aging population.

If you are interested in being nominated for this prize, please contact Dr. Batia Stolar, Associate Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies, at  bstolar@lakeheadu.ca