The Casey Awards

Created in tribute to June Callwood, The Casey Awards annually celebrate individuals and organizations across Canada that demonstrate leadership in the fields of HIV/AIDS and/or social justice.

2012 RECIPIENTS:
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The Wartman Family

Dr. Mark Halman

CAAT

When Moncton, New Brunswick native Michael Wartman made the brave decision to publicly declare his HIV status in order to lessen stigma and discrimination in his home community, his family rallied in support of his efforts. Michael passed away in 2000, and his family continues their activism in his memory. This award recognizes the Wartman family’s pioneering leadership in proudly advocating for the rights and dignity of people living with HIV/AIDS; and their ongoing compassionate service in supporting the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, and their loved ones.
(Watch Video Tribute) The founding director of the HIV Psychiatry program at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dr. Mark Halman has for 20 years been training and inspiring educators, physicians and health care and AIDS service workers in the fields of HIV/AIDS and mental health. His innovative approach to education provides excellent training experiences for students while ensuring that patients are cared for with dignity and in an environment that affirms diversity. This award recognizes Dr. Halman’s passion, innovation. dedication and collaborative leadership—locally, nationally and internationally—in advancing the fields of HIV/AIDS and mental health.
(Watch Video Tribute) Formed in 1999, the Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment (CAAT) arose in response to deep need experienced by vulnerable newcomer people living with HIV/AIDS who face significant barriers in accessing HIV treatment and services. Since that time CAAT has played a pivotal role in connecting services and educating other service organizations in the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. CAAT is being recognized for its leadership and capacity-building in promoting the health, well-being and meaningful empowerment of newcomer people living with HIV/AIDS who face barriers to treatment and services.
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PAST RECIPIENTS
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2011 Jay MacGillivray, RM Fife House Foundation	2010 Tony Di Pede AIDS Committee of Toronto

2009 Jim Shea Richard Burzynski Dr. Jane Philpott	2008 Frank Angelo & Frank Toskan Joan Anderson June Callwood

The Wartman Family	Dr. Mark Halman	CAAT

When Moncton, New Brunswick native Michael Wartman made the brave decision to publicly declare his HIV status in order to lessen stigma and discrimination in his home community, his family rallied in support of his efforts. Michael passed away in 2000, and his family continues their activism in his memory. This award recognizes the Wartman family’s pioneering leadership in proudly advocating for the rights and dignity of people living with HIV/AIDS; and their ongoing compassionate service in supporting the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, and their loved ones. (Watch Video Tribute)	The founding director of the HIV Psychiatry program at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dr. Mark Halman has for 20 years been training and inspiring educators, physicians and health care and AIDS service workers in the fields of HIV/AIDS and mental health. His innovative approach to education provides excellent training experiences for students while ensuring that patients are cared for with dignity and in an environment that affirms diversity. This award recognizes Dr. Halman’s passion, innovation. dedication and collaborative leadership—locally, nationally and internationally—in advancing the fields of HIV/AIDS and mental health. (Watch Video Tribute)	Formed in 1999, the Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment (CAAT) arose in response to deep need experienced by vulnerable newcomer people living with HIV/AIDS who face significant barriers in accessing HIV treatment and services. Since that time CAAT has played a pivotal role in connecting services and educating other service organizations in the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. CAAT is being recognized for its leadership and capacity-building in promoting the health, well-being and meaningful empowerment of newcomer people living with HIV/AIDS who face barriers to treatment and services. (Watch Video Tribute)