Canadian Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Fund

 

 

 

Dr. Elena O’Connell Memorial Award

A Fund for Education and Outreach

 

2026 Applications Deadline – April 15, 2026

The Dr. Elena O’Connell Memorial Award was founded in 2021 in the memory of Dr. Elena M. O’Connell who passed away in 2014 after a long career in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.  Click here for all the details including how to apply. Complete our online form to apply. Announcement and notifications will be sent out by May 15, 2026. 

To apply follow this link. 

For details on the other award programs supported by the Fund, please click on the appropriate links:

Please Donate

You can now make a donation online to the COHNS Fund.  CanadaHelps.org is a convenient, secure and safe system that provides you with an instant charitable receipt.

With dwindling corporate support, your contribution to the Fund is more important than ever.  It helps to sustance the Canadian Fellowship Grant program, the Mini-fellowship for active members and the Global Outreach initiative.  The Executive would like to encourage members of the Society to consider making a contribution to the Fund’s Circle of Donors.  All donations over $25 will receive a tax-deductable receipt.

Donations are organized as follows…

  • Platinum Plus – $5,000 & over
  • Platinum – $1,000 & over
  • Gold – $750 & over
  • Silver – $500 & over
  • Bronze – $250 & over
  • General – under $250

Your contribution are cumulative and will be recognized on this website and for those who contribute $1000 or more with a certificate at the annual meeting.

Click here to donate online through CanadaHelps.org. 

Donation Card  (pdf)

 

Brief History

The COHNS Fund was created on May 22, 1992 and had its first meeting at the Society’s 47th AGM on May 7, 1993. It is a registered charitable organization. The founding members included –

  • Dr. Derek Birt, Toronto, ON
  • Dr. Michael Hawke, Toronto, ON
  • Dr. Howard Lampe, London, ON
  • Dr. Conrad LeBrun, Ottawa, ON
  • Dr. Derald Oldring, Edmonton, AB
  • Dr. Melvin Schloss, Montreal, QC
  • Dr. Irwin Stewart, New Westminster, BC
  • Dr. Jeremy Woodham, Vancouver, BC
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Circle of Donars

The COHNS Fund would like to gratefully acknowledge the generous support provided by our Circle Of Donors.  Every donation is valued and sincerely appreciated, contributing to the future of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery! From the links below, see our donors and whom they have honoured with their thoughtful contributions. 

Donations 2006 – February 2025 CLICK HERE                                                                                                                                                     

1992 – 2005 Donations CLICK HERE


Fundraising Activities

The Executive would like to thank the membership for donating to the Fund over the past years. As our corporate support dwindles, we rely on members’ support more and more. Please consider giving through the Circle of Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Donors. Thank You!

COHNS FUND MISSION STATEMENT

  • To promote, organize and support educational activities, studies and research in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
  • To promote otolaryngology-head and neck surgery health care across Canada.
  • To cooperate with universities and other educational institutions in sponsoring and establishing a stimulating environment for those who wish to further their knowledge of the specialty.
  • To carry on or support medical research in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
  • To solicit, receive or collect funds to further the objectives mentioned herein.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2026

President – Dr. Doug Angel, St. John’s, NL

Vice-President – Dr. Tamara Mijovic, Montreal, QC

Secretary/Treasurer – Dr. Timothy Phillips, London, ON

Directors –

Dr. Jane Lea, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Dan O’Connell, Edmonton, AB
Dr. Chris Chin, Saint John, NB                                             Dr. Elise Graham, London, ON