The Quality and Innovation Awards recognize significant contributions to the delivery of cancer care. The Awards encourage and reward initiatives that improve the performance of cancer care in Ontario.
Nominations for the 2025 Quality and Innovation Awards are now open and will be accepted until June 13, 2025.
Both the Equity Award and Indigenous Health Award, introduced in 2023, will return this year. These awards recognize innovative initiatives that promote diversity and equity, address health disparities, support inclusive care and align with Ontario Health’s strategic priorities and equity framework.
The awards, now in their 18th year, are hosted by the Cancer Quality Council of Ontario (CQCO), in partnership with Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario).
Nominations in the four categories below should be submitted using the online forms by Friday, June 13, 2025.
- Quality
- Innovation
- Equity
- Indigenous Health
For more information, including nomination criteria for each award, please visit the CQCO webpage.
All inquiries can be directed to Daniel Gillespie, Lead, Program Design and Implementation at: cqco@ontariohealth.ca.