Dr. Roger Wong has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Award for Eminent Contribution to Older Adults in Canada, as announced by Entente Education Canada (formerly RTOERO). The award will be formally presented at the organization's Spring Forum Banquet in Toronto on May 26, 2026, where Dr. Wong will be honored by the Board of Directors and member delegates.
Recognizing Leadership in Geriatric Medicine
John Cappelletti, Chair of the Entente Education Canada Board of Directors, praised Dr. Wong's contributions, stating: "Dr. Wong's work reflects exactly the kind of leadership this award was created to recognize. His commitment to older adults — in the clinic, in the classroom, and in the policy arena — has had a lasting impact on how Canada approaches aging. We are glad to have the opportunity to honour that."
Professional Background
Dr. Wong serves as Vice President, Medicine and Academic Affairs at the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and is a Clinical Professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He also works as a Consultant Physician with the Geriatric Consultation Program at Vancouver General Hospital and conducts research at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Additionally, he is National Chair of the Research and Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Committee of the Alzheimer Society of Canada, where he also sits on the board of directors.
Honors and Awards
Dr. Wong was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2020, the country's highest civilian honour, for his contributions to geriatric medicine, including advancing policy, education, and culturally sensitive care. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and has received the Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Geriatrics Society, that society's highest honour. In 2024, he was awarded the Don Rix Award for Physician Leadership from the Doctors of British Columbia.
Award Details
As part of the award, Entente Education Canada will make a $5,000 donation to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, Dr. Wong's chosen charity. The Award for Eminent Contribution to Older Adults in Canada was established by the Entente Education Canada Board of Directors to recognize non-members who have delivered outstanding service to older adults at the provincial or national level. Previous recipients include Dr. Samir K. Sinha (2024) and Susan Walsh, former Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Seniors' Advocate (2025).
About Entente Education Canada
Entente Education Canada is a national social enterprise that provides non-profit group insurance primarily for individuals who work in or have retired from the education sector. With over 88,000 members and 100,000 plan participants across Canada, Entente offers leading group health insurance, community engagement opportunities, and advocacy focused on healthy aging and environmental stewardship. The organization is dynamic, bilingual, and member-engaged.
