Annual Awards
Ontario Rheumatologist
of the Year Award
Each year the ORA Nominations & Awards Committee issues a request to its membership to nominate candidates for this prestigious award. The Rheumatlogist of the Year award was established in order to recognize oustanding contributions in the field of rheumatology.

Rheumatologist of the Year Roll Call
- 2022 Dr. Nikhil Chopra
- 2021 Dr. Henry Averns
- 2020 Dr. Jane Purvis
- 2019 Dr. Arthur Bookman
- 2018 Dr. Deborah Levy
- 2017 Dr. William Bensen (Posthumous Award)
- 2016 Dr. Vandana Ahluwalia
- 2015 Dr. Mary Bell
- 2014 Dr. Ed Keystone
- 2013 Dr. Janet Pope
- 2012 Dr. Philip Baer
- 2011 Dr. Claire Bombardier
- 2010 Dr. Carter Thorne
- 2009 Dr. Rachel Shupak
- 2008 Dr. Peter Lee