Physician Award

Rhapsody Physician Award

Honouring rural physicians who elevate care and community.

Show your appreciation for a physician who goes above and beyond in rural Alberta. For 2026, nominations open earlier to give you more time, and the process is easy.

At a glance

• Who it’s for: Rural Alberta physicians providing outstanding care and community leadership.
• What’s new in 2026: Earlier launch and a streamlined nomination with one letter of support.
• Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT.

Questions? Email info@rhpap.ca.

Eligibility

A nominee must:

• Live and practise in a rural Alberta community for at least 10 consecutive years.
• Meet the awards’ rural definition. Rural means a community outside the Calgary or Edmonton CMA with a population under 15,000, using the most recent national census.
• Not have received a Rhapsody Physician Award previously.
• Be willing to be featured in a short profile video.
• Have a nominator who submits one letter of support demonstrating community endorsement.

If you are unsure about eligibility, contact RhPAP before submitting at info@rhpap.ca.

What recipients receive

• Community celebration planned with RhPAP and local partners.
• $1,250 donation to a local non-profit chosen by the recipient.
• Professional profile video highlighting the recipient’s impact.

How to nominate

1. Confirm eligibility.
2. Prepare one letter of support. Share stories, outcomes, and community impact.
3. Submit the online form. Save progress and return anytime.
4. Watch for confirmation. You’ll receive an email you when your nomination is submitted.

What makes a strong nomination

• Tell a clear story. Describe the physician’s actions, and results for patients and the community.
• Be specific. Include timelines, numbers, and quotes.
• Reflect broad support. Use your letter to show the community’s voice.

How recipients are selected

• A volunteer Rhapsody Awards Selection Committee representing Alberta’s rural zones reviews eligible nominations using a standardized evaluation form.

Download or view the form that evaluators use to score each nomination:

• Physician Award Evaluation Form

Key dates

• Nominations open in September 2025 and close Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT.
• Nominations for the 2027 Rhapsody Awards will open during the 2027 Alberta Rural Health Week, May 25-29.

Questions? Email us at  info@rhpap.ca.