The COMP Gold Medal

The Gold Medal is the highest award given by the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists and is given to currently active or retired individuals to recognize an outstanding career as a medical physicist who has worked primarily in Canada. A significant contribution is defined as one or more of the following:

• A body of work which has added to the knowledge base of medical physics in such a way as to fundamentally alter the practice of medical physics.
• Leadership positions in medical physics organizations which have led to improvements in the status and public image of medical physicists in Canada
• Significant influence on the professional development of the careers of medical physicists in Canada through educational activities or mentorship

The medal is awarded as appropriate candidates are selected and generally will not be given more than once per year.

To be considered for presentation at the 2025 ASM, nominations must be submitted by March 31, 2026 and must be made by a Full Member of COMP. Nominations must include:

1. The nominator's letter summarizing the contributions of the candidate in one or more of the areas listed above;
2. The candidate's CV;
3. The candidate's publication list (excluding abstracts) which highlights the candidates most significant 10 papers;
4. Additional 1 to 2 page letters supporting the nomination from three or more members of COMP

Nominations for the COMP Gold Medal are accepted through our online portal. 

Candidates selected for the medal will be invited to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting where the award will be presented by the COMP President. The medal winner will receive full ASM registration, two nights' accommodation at the hosted ASM hotel, and round-trip economy transportation for the Annual Scientific Meeting. The medal winner may be asked to give a  scientific presentation at the meeting in addition to a short acceptance speech when the medal is presented.

2026 COMP Gold Medal Winner

COMP Gold Medalists