Dr. Gregg MacLean, Dr. Stéphane Paulin and Dr. Chantal Arsenault among those honoured at 2025 Celebration of Medicine
The NBMS recognized 27 New Brunswick physician leaders at the 2025 Celebration of Medicine Awards held in St. Andrews on May 31st. The festive occasion was opened with comments from Minister of Health, Dr. John Dornan and featured touching video presentations on each recipient, delivered by their respective nominators.
In her remarks, NBMS President Dr. Lise Babin reflected on the impressive accomplishments of the evening’s honorees. “Once again, on behalf of the NBMS, congratulations to all award recipients. I would also like to thank Minister Dornan for his thoughtful remarks, and all the NBMS members who took time to nominate their colleagues.”
The following is the complete list of award recipients from the 2025 Celebration of Medicine:
NBMS Order of Merit
For outstanding commitment and contribution to the profession:
- Dr. Gregg MacLean, Saint John
Dr. Edouard Hendriks Rural Community Physician Award
In recognition of a rural practicing physician who has made an outstanding contribution to the health of individuals, to various community groups, and/or to non-profit organizations in rural communities:
- Dr. Daniel Fletcher, Harvey
Humanitarian Award
In recognition of a humanitarian spirit through volunteer work, advocacy, leadership and/or philanthropy in their community or around the world:
- Dr. Stéphane Paulin, Oromocto
Wellness Award
In recognition of exemplary leadership, commitment, and dedication in promoting physician wellness within the medical community:
- Dr. Chantal Arsenault, Moncton
Dr. Donald Morgan Service Award
For outstanding contribution in areas such as community education & wellness, research in health promotion, or community humanitarian service:
- Dr. André Aucoin, Edmundston
Dr. Garfield Moffat Teaching Award
For commitment to excellence in patient care, medical education, community leadership, and quality of life:
- Dr. Anand Irrinki, Fredericton
- Dr. Johanne Robichaud, Caraquet
Iype/Wilfred Resident Award
In recognition of outstanding achievement during residency training in New Brunswick:
- Dr. Élyse Gendron, Moncton
- Dr. Kathleen MacMillan, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Student Leadership Award
In recognition of students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, commitment and dedication within and/or outside the medical community:
- Jérémie Cyr, Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick
- Katie Gowlett, Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick
NBMS Life Membership
The following physicians were granted Life Membership to the NBMS for long-time service to their communities:
- Dr. David Bewick, Saint John
- Dr. Andrew Clark, Saint John
- Dr. Rand Forgie, Saint John
- Dr. Gerard Losier, Miramichi
- Dr. Reshat Memiche, Bathurst
- Dr. John Milton, Woodstock
- Dr. Allan Patrick, Fredericton
- Dr. Michael Perley, Woodstock
- Dr. Michael Peters, Moncton
- Dr. Scott Robertson, Fredericton
- Dr. Ewa Sadowska, Saint John
- Dr. Zdzislaw Sadowski, Saint John
- Dr. Daniel Scott, Grand Bay-Westfield
- Dr. Vaughn Smith, Quispamsis
- Dr. Ross Thomas, Sackville
- Dr. Sajni Thomas, Saint John
A selection of photos from the Celebration of Medicine is available for viewing here.
Jim Johnson, Communications Specialist
