The BCCFP’s annual awards program recognizes exceptional family physicians, residents and medical students. If you would like to help us promote the awards program, there’s a full digital toolkit here!

Please note: The nomination period runs from January 16 to March 14 at 10am. 

Award Category

Type of Nomination

Nomination Deadline

My Family Doctor Award
BCCFP’s patient-nominated award honouring the patient-doctor relationship.

Patient-nominated

March 14, 2025 at 10am

BC Family Physician of the Year
Recognizing a family physician who provides exemplary patient care and contributes to excellence in family medicine. The BCCFP may also nominate the recipient of this award for the CFPC Reg L. Perkin BC Family Physician of the Year Award

Peer-nominated

March 14, 2025 at 10am

First Five Years of Family Practice Award 
Recognizing two exceptional family physicians (in both rural and urban areas) in the early stage of their career. 

Peer-nominated

March 14, 2025 at 10am

Resident Awards 
The BCCFP offers $1500 financial awards for residents in the UBC Family Practice Residency Program, including a leadership award. Nominations can be self-nominated, but a letter of support is required.

Letter of support required

March 14, 2025 at 10am

Medical Student Scholarship
The BCCFP offers financial awards for medical students who are for fourth-year students entering the UBC Family Practice Residency Program. Nominations can be self-nominated, but a letter of support is required. Nominations will open in the summer.

Letter of support required

Summer 2025

College Coin
A unique BCCFP initiative designed to honour family physicians who deserve recognition for their work. It is easy to nominate a colleague for a College Coin. Nominations are considered throughout the year.

Peer-nominated

Nominations accepted year-round

Exceptional Teacher Honour
Recognizing some of BC’s dedicated community-based teachers and mentors. Nominations are considered throughout the year.

Peer-nominated

Nominations accepted year-round