By Boreal Healthcare Foundation

Community nominations shape this year’s honourees

Boreal Healthcare Foundation Announces 2026 Med Gala Award Recipients

Jan 22, 2026 | 11:23 AM

The Boreal Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce therecipients of the 2026 Med Gala Awards, recognizing exceptional individuals and teams whose dedication and leadership continue to elevate healthcare across Prince Albert and northern Saskatchewan.

This year’s award recipients were selected following a strong community response to theFoundation’s open call for nominations. Patients and colleagues submitted their nominations, and those submissions played a meaningful role in shaping the final selections.

“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination,” saidCody Barnett, CEO of the Boreal Healthcare Foundation. “These stories matter. They shine a light on the people and teams who make an extraordinary difference every day, and they directly influenced who was selected to be honoured this year.”

2026 Med Gala Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement in Healthcare Award

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Dr. Edmond Royeppen for his extraordinary commitment to surgical care, clinical leadership, and patient- centered compassion. Dr. Royeppen is recognized for his consistency, clarity, and presence across every stage of care. Described by patients as “real, truthful, and invested,” he embodies the kind of healthcare that changes lives, not only through outcomes, but through human connection.

Nursing Excellence Award

Jaclyn McDonald for her outstanding work in maternal and newborn care, most recently as a lactation consultant in Victoria Hospital’s Obstetrics Unit. Jaclyn has built a trusted reputation for meeting families with warmth, knowledge, and calm reassurance. Her work empowers new parents and elevates the standard of care in one of life’s most tender transitions.

Collaborative Care Award

Victoria Hospital Laboratory Services Team for their often-unseen yet essential contributions to care across the entire region. From histology to transfusion medicine to prenatal testing, this team ensures timely, accurate diagnostic results—despite increasing demand and staffing pressures. Their collaboration with care providers and commitment to excellence make them the quiet engine behind better health outcomes.

A Night to Celebrate Healthcare Excellence

The Med Gala is the Boreal Healthcare Foundation’s premier annual fundraising event, bringing together healthcare professionals, community leaders, and supporters for an evening of recognition, celebration, and impact. Proceeds from the event support critical healthcare priorities at Victoria Hospital and across the region. Tickets for the 2026 Med Gala are now available.

Celebrate this year’s award recipients and support the healthcare professionals who care for us when it matters most.

Tickets can be purchased at:

borealhealthcare.ca/the-med-gala-2026/

By attending the Med Gala, guests directly support both the honourees and the Foundation’s ongoing work to strengthen healthcare close to home.