Undergraduate Awards

Value: $500

The 60th Anniversary Class Award is co-sponsored by CMCC and the Canadian Chiropractic Historical Association in honour of CMCC's first 60th anniversary class, the Class of 1949. The award is presented annually to a student who demonstrates a particular interest in the history of the chiropractic profession. The Awards Committee selects the recipient based on the submission of a 1,000 word referenced paper on one aspect of the history of chiropractic in Canada.

Value: $500 domestic tuition credit

Students who submit an essay (up to 1,000 words) entitled “Why I Chose Chiropractic as a Career” will be considered for a CMCC Admissions Award. The authors of the three top essays receive a credit which is applied to tuition fees.

Value: $500

The Glen Amaolo Memorial Award was established by his wife Deborah. It is presented to the top male and female student who have demonstrated both high proficiency in technique, and a positive attitude in helping to enhance their colleagues’ manual skills.

Value: $500

In tribute to the memory of Dr. David Artis, this award is given to a student who has demonstrated an understanding of what it means to be a Chiropractor.  As one of the first chiropractors of colour in the 1960s, Dr. Artis made a lasting impression on his patients, the community he served, and the chiropractors that knew him.  He constantly strived to inspire and mentor fellow doctors, deliver neurologically-based care, and spread the message and importance of principled chiropractic and living a chiropractic lifestyle. It is open to students in Years I - III who submit an autobiographical sketch and an essay (250-700 words) on the topic, “What it means to be a Principled Chiropractor in the historical context and in relation to present-day practice.”

Value: $500

This scholarship is presented from a fund established by the BC Alumni Association to a Year III student from British Columbia who attained a high academic standing in Year II. 

Value: $300

The family of Dr. Douglas Brown, a former Chair of the Board of Governors who was a very active supporter of CMCC, gives this award in memory of his father, Douglas Brown, a well-known Toronto educator. The Awards Committee selects a Year IV student who demonstrates an altruistic attitude toward fellow students and CMCC and has attained a high academic standing.

Value: $500

The Canadian Chiropractic Association Award is presented annually to the Student Canadian Chiropractic Association (SCCA) member who demonstrates exceptional dedication to chiropractic through the SCCA. Selection of the recipient is made by the SCCA President.

Value: $1000

This award is presented to a Year IV student. The Awards Committee selects the recipient based upon the following criteria: academic performance; leadership qualities; participation in student organizations; and volunteer service outside of CMCC either prior to or during attendance at this institution.

Value: $500

The Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board is pleased to honour Mr. Allan Freedman for his commitment and dedication to the chiropractic profession. Through his over thirty years of teaching the jurisprudence course, he ensured CMCC graduates had appropriate knowledge in this area to help them become successful chiropractors. This award is to be given annually to a student who has achieved the highest grade in the previous year’s Chiropractic Principles and Practice course.

Value: $500 each

The Robert J. Cannon Performing Arts Award was established in recognition of Dr. Cannon’s long term dedication to the care of the performing arts community. The recipient(s) must demonstrate a passion for the performing arts and a desire to provide ongoing care and preventative programs for the artist. An essay describing the applicant’s artistic involvement and professional philosophy is to be submitted with the award application.

Value: $500

This Award was established through a generous donation from the Grad Fund of the Class of 2002. The Awards Committee selects, as the recipient, a Year I student who has demonstrated strong initiative in improving student life at CMCC or a previous institution.

Value: $1000

The Grad Fund of the Class of 2020 established this award to recognize the perseverance of students. The recipient will have written the best essay (500 words) on the topic ‘Tell us about a time when perseverance was necessary in your life to get where you are today and what this word means to you.’

Value: $400

A trust fund instituted by the classmates of the late Dr. Terry Crilly, Class of ’79, makes this award possible. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a student who has a good academic record, and has given ‘service above self’ to CMCC, fellow students or the community.

Value: $350

This award is presented in memory of Giacomo d’Ambrosio, Class of ’81, by his family and friends. The Awards Committee recommends as the recipient a student who has achieved a high academic standing and demonstrates leadership either through involvement at CMCC or in community organizations.

Value: $500

Dr. Maggie Davies brought joy to those around her with her exuberant and positive attitude, inclusive nature, loving spirit, and her encouragement and inspiration for others that came with the reminder not to take life too seriously. This award will go to a student who exhibits commitment to their classmates and class spirit.

Value: $400

In recognition and appreciation of Dr. Duckworth’s outstanding ability as a teacher, this award is presented to a student who has attained the highest academic standing in the Anatomy courses in Year I and II.

Value: $500 minimum

This award recognizes outstanding commitment and leadership in fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion within the CMCC community. The recipient will have demonstrated a deep dedication to creating an inclusive environment where all students, regardless of background, identity, or ability, feel valued and supported. They actively promote and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, initiate meaningful dialogue on challenging topics, and inspire positive change through their actions. This award celebrates their efforts to cultivate a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding among peers, leaving a lasting impact on the institution and its community.

Applicants are to provide a submission of no more than 500 words that best describes what they have done to promote and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion within the CMCC community.

Value: $500

The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a student who has maintained an above average academic record, and contributed significantly to student life and extra curricular activities both at CMCC and in the community.

Value: $300 each

As a corporate member of the Governors' Club, the North Vancouver Island Chiropractic Society generously sponsors an award. The Awards Committee selects the recipient based on leadership and service.

Value: $1000 

Dr. Colin Greenshields is honoured through this award for his dedication to chiropractic, his over 40 years of practice, and his many contributions to the growth of chiropractic in Canada via committee work and involvement with CMCC and its Board of Governors. The award is presented to a student who demonstrates a high degree of commitment to the chiropractic profession and a dedication to others, either through volunteer service or other altruistic endeavours.

Value: $500 

This award honouring the memory of Dr. Oswald Hall was established by his friends, colleagues and family. Dr. Hall was a prominent sociologist at McGill and the University of Toronto whose focus was on the practical study of professions, primarily the health sciences. He had a long relationship with chiropractic starting in 1971 when he was named Chair of the Task Force on the Education and Practice of Chiropractors in Ontario. Dr. Hall then co-authored the sociological study culminating in the book Chiropractors: Do They Help? In 1982 he joined CMCC’s Board of Governors, where he offered his considered advice for 17 years. The recipient will have written the best essay (1,000 words) on the topic “The role of the chiropractor as a member of the health care team,” have a good academic record, and promote a cooperative and collaborative environment in their class.

Value: $1000 each

These awards are presented in memory of Dr. L.R.W. Hamilton, Class of 1950, by the Chiropractors’ Association of Saskatchewan (CAS). Dr. Hamilton devoted his life to the chiropractic profession in Saskatchewan and Canada serving as President of the CAS from 1958-61 and 1963-67 and President of the CCA from 1967-69. Students from Saskatchewan are chosen based on high academic standing.

Value: $500 each

Dr. Birdie Hood Hickey was a fiercely independent woman who practiced chiropractic for 28 years until she retired in 1975. From a trust fund created by Dr. Hood Hickey, awards are given to students with a good academic record who have enhanced student life through community service and a positive impact.

Value: $500 each

Friends of the late Dr. Homewood established this award in appreciation of his many years of outstanding service as a teacher, author, business administrator and President of CMCC. Students are selected based on a research project they've completed either at CMCC or elsewhere. The project must relate to chiropractic and the student must have made a significant contribution to the research. Submissions should include a description of the research, an abstract, a description of the role the student played in the project, an overview of the study design, and a summary of the implications of the research for the profession.

Value: $500

This award is presented in memory of Professor Vladimir Janda - a clinician, teacher, and researcher in the field of physical and manual medicine, known as the “Father of Czech Rehabilitation” and was an acknowledged pioneer in his field. The Awards Committee selects a student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to clinical competency, has exhibited a keen interest in chiropractic rehabilitation, has successfully prescribed rehab protocols in a clinical setting and has the potential and motivation to continue in rehabilitation teaching or research. 

Value: $1000

The family of Dr. Mark King, a successful chiropractor and CMCC graduate who was keenly interested in diagnostic imaging, established a trust fund for this award in his memory. The award is presented to a student who has shown outstanding proficiency and interest in the field of diagnostic imaging.

Value: $400

The family, classmates and friends of Lydia Kutra established this award to honour Lydia’s contribution while a student at CMCC. It is presented to a student who participates in extracurricular activities reflecting a strong interest and a profound love for the outdoors.

Value: $1,500

This award was established by the CMCC class of 1979, with support from the York Peel Chiropractic Society, alumni, and others. Dr. Laws practiced chiropractic in Toronto for over 40 years, was a long time CMCC faculty member, first president of the Canadian Chiropractic Sports Academy, a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (FCCSS(C)) and a member of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association Hall of Fame. He was recognized as a pioneer in athletic injury management within chiropractic and the international athletic therapy community.
This award will be given to a student with good academic standing who has demonstrated a passionate interest and involvement in athletic injury management and who has not received this award previously. The recipient is selected based on an essay (approximately 500 words) describing their commitment and voluntary participation in managing athletic injuries outside of CMCC.

Value: $500

The late Dr. Mercer, who represented British Columbia on the Board of Governors for several years, established this award, which is presented to a student who is a British Columbia resident. The Awards Committee selects the recipient based on the following criteria: academic record, leadership qualities and interest in student affairs.

Value: $500

This award was created by the friends and family of Dorothy, aka Dot Moss. She firmly believed that ‘life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain’. She faced many challenges during her life but always dealt with them in a positive manner. She was highly responsible but always had fun and cared deeply about others and, whenever possible contributed to their aspirations. This award is to recognize a resilient and responsible individual who is selected based on an essay (approximately 500 words) that describes how they have overcome adversity and challenges to be where they are today.

Value: $500

This award was established by the family and friends of Mr. Raymond Moss otherwise known as “Mossy”. The award honours his character, particularly his unique ability to work with a wide variety of people, using humour and leadership skills, which were equally effective with all age groups and generated a working environment which created extraordinary results. It is given to a student who demonstrates these qualities and who has contributed in a significant way to the class spirit.

Value: $1000

An award is presented to a student who was a resident of New Brunswick at the time of application and acceptance to CMCC. The Awards Committee will select as the recipient a student in good academic standing who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a contribution to the chiropractic profession.

Value: $400

An award is presented to a student who was a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador at the time of application and acceptance to CMCC. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a student with good academic standing who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a contribution to the chiropractic profession.

Value: $1000

The North Vancouver Island Chiropractic Society established this award to assist a student who is a resident of British Columbia, preferably North Vancouver Island. The selection of the recipient is based on academic standing and student involvement. Official transcripts and applications will be forwarded to the North Vancouver Island Chiropractic Society.

Value: $1,000 (Yr IV), $750 each (Yrs II & III)

Scholarships are presented to Years II, III, and IV students who have been non-scholastic residents of Nova Scotia, (i.e. not a resident for the sole purpose of education), having lived in that province full time for four years and who applied to CMCC through Nova Scotia. The recipients must have attained the highest academic standing among Nova Scotians in their previous year with an average of at least 75% and have not received this scholarship previously.

Value: $1000

An award is presented to a student from Ontario. The Awards Committee selects as the recipient a student with a good academic record who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to CMCC and the student body.

Value: $400 & $600

Physiomed was founded in 1994 by Dr. Scott Wilson, the year he graduated from CMCC. It has grown to over 30 clinics with health care professionals from over a dozen disciplines. Physiomed is committed to improving the health and wellness of Canadians and is pleased to provide this award. It is presented to the students who have achieved a high academic standing in the Year I entrepreneurship session and the Year II entrepreneurship module as well as having high attendance in the Business Club.

Value: $1000

The PinPoint Health Award, established by Dr. Luigi Nalli, is awarded to a Year III student who has faced significant challenges during their academic program and demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination. This award recognizes the grit and tenacity required to overcome obstacles while continuing to strive for academic excellence. The recipient will have shown a commitment to their education and personal growth, while inspiring others with their own perseverance and strength..

Value: $500

Established by CMCC faculty, and supported by family, friends and classmates of Scott Poulter, Class of 2015, this award honours the memory of Scott’s engaging personality and generous smile, both of which endeared him to everyone he met. It is presented to a student in Year II who is selected by their classmates for contributing to the betterment of their class spirit in Year I.

Value: $300

A member of the Class of 1950, Dr. Edgar Reinhart was known across North America as an excellent motivational speaker. His son, David Edgar Reinhart, followed in his footsteps graduating with the Class of 1983. Both father and son were dedicated mentors to many young, aspiring chiropractors. The Chiropractic Principles and Practice faculty select a senior student for this award who, as the Drs. Reinhart, drew inspiration from the philosophy of chiropractic, the “Vis Medicatrix Naturae”, as in the Chiropractic Oath, and shows promise in applying these concepts in practice.

Value: $500

This award was established by the family and friends of Donna Jean Richter, wife of CMCC alumnus Dr. Marty Richter. The Year II class selects a student who displays Donna’s compassion, generosity, zest for life and spirit of always helping others.

Value: $500

Dr. Riedel, a graduate of the Class of 1949, the first graduating class of CMCC, demonstrated a keen interest in policy development for the advancement of regulated health professionals. The Awards Committee selects a student with a minimum grade of 80%, who continues the tradition of advancing the chiropractic profession through participation on the Interprofessional Education Council.

Value: $500

His family and friends established this award in memory of Dr. Fred Soloduka, Class of 1958, a CMCC Board Member 1969 - 1973, and long time supporter of CMCC. He maintained a keen interest in nutrition during his studies and in his practice. The recipient is a student who attained a high grade in the Year II Nutrition course.

Value: $500 domestic tuition credit

This bursary was established to recognize students who embody the spirit of giving back by going above and beyond to support CMCC’s events such as Backs in Motion, BackSwing, Practice OpportUnity, Homecoming, or other special internal events. These events are not only community highlights, but they also play a vital role in supporting CMCC for non-tuition revenue and wouldn’t be the same without our amazing student volunteers. The recipients will have demonstrated their commitment in one or more of these events through exceptional participation as a volunteer.

Value: $500

The SCCA established this award in memory of Dr. Michael Brickman, who contributed significantly to the chiropractic profession and had a keen interest in student life at CMCC. The recipient is chosen by the class and the award is presented to a student who contributes most to a positive classroom environment and is involved in activities which contribute to the betterment of the chiropractic profession.

Value: $500

This award is presented to the student who best demonstrates leadership in promoting and contributing to a healthy campus. The recipient of this award is a role model for health and wellness both in practice and by impacting others to lead a healthy lifestyle. This impact may be evidenced through the development of an on campus health and wellness campaign, peer-to-peer education via a workshop or presentation, volunteering in assisting Students’ Council or Student Services with health and wellness initiatives, or any activity that enhances quality of life and development for CMCC students.

Value: $500

This award is presented to a student who has contributed to student life at CMCC through leadership in a student club during the previous academic year and has submitted a 250 word description of their involvement in the club.

Value: $500 each (Yrs II & III), 750 (Yr IV)

The CMCC Students’ Council proudly recognizes students who have made a meaningful impact on campus life through acts of inclusion, support, and community-building. These contributions may take the form of informal peer support, organizing initiatives or events, promoting a welcoming environment, or fostering collaboration among students. This award celebrates the students who quietly and consistently make CMCC a stronger, more connected community. Selected in partnership with Student Services, these students are not current members of the Students’ Council and have not received another award this year, nor have they received this award in the past.

Value: $250 each

Established by CMCC’s Students’ Council, this award is presented to students who have been involved in various student activities, and have shown a consistent desire to improve student life at CMCC. The recipients are selected by the Students’ Council Executive.

Value: $250 each

This award recognizes students who have sought to enhance the collegial atmosphere of their classes by exemplifying a congenial attitude and demonstrating peer leadership in order to benefit the entire class. The Awards Committee selects two students from each of the eligible classes as recipients.

Value: $250 each

This award is presented to one student from each of the eligible years who has contributed significantly to student life at CMCC during the previous academic year. The recipients are selected by Students Council and are not a current Students’ Council Board Director.

Value: $400

The Don Augustin Tanco Memorial Award was established by Dr. John and Mrs. Christine Hui in memory of her father and is given to a student who has demonstrated excellence in sports, either through participation or coaching, and who has submitted a 250 word essay entitled “The Role of Chiropractic in Sports.”

Value: $500

The family of Mr. Nicola Tantalo has donated this award in his memory. Mr. Tantalo was actively involved in his community of Villavallelonga, Italy. It is given to a student who has contributed significantly to their local community or the CMCC community through volunteer services while maintaining a good academic record.

Value: $300 each

This award is given in memory of the late Mr. John M. Wallace of Oakville, Ontario, who was a generous benefactor to CMCC during its formative years. This award is presented to the student in Years II, III, and IV with the second highest academic standing in their class.

Value: $500

The family, friends, patients and colleagues of Dr. Wood, present this award to a student who has maintained a good academic standing and submitted a 1,000 - 1,500 word essay on chiropractic philosophy entitled “Health Care in Canada: The Role of Chiropractic.

Value: $300

Dr. Young was an outstanding leader in the profession for many years in his native province of British Columbia and across Canada. He served on the CMCC Board of Governors for a number of years including a term as Chair. A trust fund was established from his estate for an award to be presented to students in Year II, III and IV with the highest academic standing.

Family, friends, patients and colleagues of Dr. Gdanski created this fund to honour his many contributions to chiropractic. The purpose of the fund is to support the student community by contributing to the celebration that follows the Undergraduate Awards Ceremony.

Value: $500

Eligibility: Athletic team or club

A generous donation from Dr. Elford’s family and the desire to remember an alumnus and his love for sports inspired the establishment of this award that is to help provide an optimal student-athletic experience while at CMCC. It will be presented to an athletic team or club (minimum 10 participants) that has submitted a 250 word description as to how the funds are to be used and why they are the best recipient of this award.