CATA Alliance Innovation & Leadership Award

On April 29 2003, Virtual HealthCare Solutions received the CATA Alliance Innovation & Leadership Award in the category of Emerging Technology for its role developing Nunavut’s IIU Telehealth Network. A Project funded by the Government of Nunavut and Health Canada.

The Excellence in Emerging Technology award is given in recognition of a recent launch of an innovative new product. Advanced technology products, technology-based services and products that utilize emerging technologies may be considered. Entries are judged in relation to the degree of innovation incorporated in the product and its market potential. This award was sponsored by

The CATAAlliance Innovation & Leadership Awards are the most prestigious annual awards conferred on individuals and corporations by Canada's advanced technology community. They are presented in recognition of exceptional contributions made to the creation of science and technology-based solutions in Canada.

Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance) is Canada's leading, most influential and entrepreneurial technology alliance. It is committed to growing the global competitiveness of its members, 80% of which are currently active exporters. The common purpose that unites the membership is CATAAlliance's commitment to members' business growth. With offices across the country, CATAAlliance is focused on the provision of business services and government relations programs that conserve and leverage member resources. Because members are action-oriented businesses, CATAAlliance responds with action when members need specific services or activities. The "Traditional Champion" of Canadian research and development, CATAAlliance's mission is to stimulate "Global Business Growth" through the forces of Canadian innovation and strategic partnership.

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CIPA – Award of Excellence Finalist

In November 2003, Virtual Healthcare Solutions Inc. was a finalist in the Canadian Information Productivity Award (CIPA), Award of Excellence, for the implementation of Nunavut’s IIU Telehealth Network.

For the past 12 years the Canadian Information Productivity Awards (C.I.P.A.) program has established a position as one of the largest business awards programs in Canada. C.I.P.A. is the premier showcase for Canadian IT and innovation. The C.I.P.A. mission is to find visionary organizations that have developed innovative results-based technology solutions in the areas of mobile solutions, efficiency and operational improvements, customer care, and organization transformation.

A C.I.P.A. award showcases implementation of best practices, with the purpose of leading other Canadian organizations to adopt new techniques and introduce advanced technologies faster, in order to generate higher productivity, develop innovative products and services, and foster increased prosperity for all stakeholders within the organization, the industry and the economy at large.

The power of the C.I.P.A. program resides in its inclusive nature, open to all Canadian organizations in both the public and private sectors. Any company or organization that can demonstrate measurable productivity gains through innovative adoption of information technology may apply. As a result, C.I.P.A. is in the unique position to both identify and promote the ability of Canadians to grow more competitive and master the challenges on an expanding global stage.

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CST Digital Award of Excellence

2004 – CST Digital Award of Excellence in partnership with the Government of Nunavut for the on-going development of the IIU Telehealth Network

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CIPA - Award of Excellence : Mobile Solutions Category

2004 – Canadian Information Productivity Award of Excellence (CIPA) Mobile Solutions Category in partnership with the Government of Nunavut in the delivery of healthcare and educational services