Dr. Jon Gerard, winner of the first CFBS Science Advocacy Award that was awarded at the 42nd Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, Manitoba. From left Dr. Jon Gerard, Leader, Liberal Party of Manitoba and Dr. Peter Dolphin, CFBS President.

Dr. Jon Gerrard worked in office as the Minister of State for Science and Technology, working from the perspective of a health researcher and physician, has had a positive impact on science awareness and ongoing plus new support for research, innovation and technological development in Canada.

CFBS Award for Political Advocacy was awarded to Honourable Reg Alcock, MP, Leader, Liberal Party of Manitoba, during the 42nd CFBS Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Mr. Reg Alcock worked in organizing the "Ministers of University Riding Constituencies" group, and his personal interest in cardiovascular research, have had a positive impact on science awareness and ongoing plus new support for research, innovation and technological development in Canada.