CBRCanada Awards
Community-based research has great potential to contribute toward transformative societal impact that benefit and uplift marginalized communities across Canada and the world. This important work, however, often goes under recognized. CBRCanada annually recognizes excellence in community-based research through our national award program. ​If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page.
CUEXPO 2020
Past Award Galas and Award Winners
CBRCanada recognizes and celebrates those who have displayed excellence in community-based research. Four Awards Gala events have been held so far, since 2021. See the previous programs and award winners below.
2025
2025 Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
National Overdose Response Service (NORS)
2025 Emerging Community-Based Researcher
Dr. Jennifer O'Neil
Honorary Mention:
Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
Reclaiming Indigenous Birth
Honorary Mention:
Emerging Community-Based Researcher
Sepehr Rassi
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Dr. Jennifer O'Neil's Award Gala Speech
Honorary Mention:
Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
Decisions for Affordable/Social Housing (DASH)
Honorary Mention:
Emerging Community-Based Researcher
Tanya Halsall
2024
2024 Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
Community Voices Building Home in Nishnawbe Aski Nation Partnership
Emerging Community-Based Researcher
Dr. Marsha Rampersaud
Honorary Mention:
Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
Inner City Health and Wellness Program Research Partnership
Honorary Mention:
Emerging Community-Based Researcher
Dr. Crystal Gail Fraser
Award Gala Speech
Speakers: Michael McKay (Nashnawbe Aski Nation) and Dr. Shelagh McCartney (Toronto Metropolitan University, Together Design Lab)
Dr. Marsha Rampersaud's Award Gala Speech
Honorary Mention:
Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
Youth Wellness Lab Research Partnership
Honorary Mention:
Emerging Community-Based Researcher
Kerry Rempel
2023
Awards Gala at C2UExpo 2023
The 2023 Awards Gala was held in person at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Explore pictures from the event, and learn more about the 2023 award recipients and honourary mentions below.
2023 Excellence in Community-Campus Research Partnership
First Nations and Métis Math Voices Research Partnership
Research Partnership Video
Emerging Community-Based Researcher
Dr. Krystal Kehoe MacLeod
