Student Awards

  • Student Excellence Awards
    Awarded to one CASLPA student member in each of the speech-language pathology and audiology training programs in Canada who is felt to be the best all-round future professional. Considerations include grade point average, clinical ratings, peer support, and leadership qualities. These students are nominated by you and final selection is made by your Faculty Advisor. Click to get a copy of the Peer Nomination Form This must be handed in to your Student Rep no later than December 10. Winners receive a complimentary CASLPA conference registration.


  • Isabel Richard Student Paper Award - Deadline December 1

    ** $1,500 CASH PRIZE & complimentary CASLPA conference registration**

    Recognizes the best papers written by CASLPA student members on a specific topic related to the professions. Student members in an S-LP or audiology program and doctoral student members in any program are eligible. Essays shall be 1,000-1,500 words for students below the doctoral level and 1,500-2,500 words for doctoral level students. Submissions must be accompanied by a standard nomination form completed by the applicant. Papers will be judged on both style and content. Applicants may self-nominate for this award. A nominator signature is not required. Specific style and content criteria and topic choices are listed on the award application forms. There are separate application forms for doctoral level and below doctoral level students.

    2011 Topics:

    1. The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist in Providing Services for Clients with Cochlear Implants

    2. Emergent Literacy and the Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist

    3. The Future of Healthcare in Canada: Educating other Healthcare Professionals on the Role of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists



Download and review the official Eligibility/Criteria Descriptions (PDF)

Download the Isabel Richard Student Paper Award Application Package

Download a copy of the Student Excellence Peer Nomination Form (PDF)



2011 CASLPA Student Award Winners

Click here for general descriptions of all CASLPA Awards.

 


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