The BC-CfE laboratory program took home the award for science, research and technology at the bi-annual AccolAIDS awards held on April 29, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The gala honours the extraordinary achievements and dedication of organizations, businesses, groups and individuals responding to the AIDS epidemic in British Columbia, and the thousands of people living in BC who are affected.

Congratulations to the BC-CfE laboratory program on the award!

The winners for the 2012 AccolAIDS Awards are:

Kevin Brown PWA Hero Award

• 2012     Glyn Townson

People's Choice Community Award

• 2012     Alex Tam

Social, Political and Community Action

• 2012     Emma Palmantier

Health Promotion and Harm Reduction

• 2012     Gabor Mate (joint recipient)
• 2012     Alex Tam (joint recipient)

Innovative Programs and Services

• 2012     Jack Forbes

Philanthropy

• 2012     Joan-E (Robert Kaiser)

Science, Research and Technology

• 2012     BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Laboratory Program

Legacy Award

• 2012     Peter Jepsson-Young

To view a full list of AccolAIDS nominees, please visit the website.