2025 Elenore Haywood Lung Association Manitoba Convocation Prize

Hesham Mohamed is the 2025 recipient of the Elenore Haywood Lung Association Manitoba Convocation Prize, recognizing the graduate who achieved the highest GPA in Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care within the Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy program.

This award reflects a commitment to academic excellence and the future of respiratory care in Manitoba. We are grateful to our donors whose generosity makes this recognition possible and supports excellence in respiratory therapy education.

The prize was presented by Elenore Haywood, sessional RT faculty member, and Juliette Mucha, CEO of the Manitoba Lung Association, during the University of Manitoba Convocation celebrations.

Congratulations, Hesham, on this outstanding achievement.

Elenore Haywood, Hesham Mohamed and Juliette Mucha

2024 Elenore Haywood Lung Association Manitoba Convocation Prize

Jimmy Szutu is the 2024 recipient of the Eleanor Haywood Lung Association Manitoba Convocation Prize, awarded for achieving the highest GPA in Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care. Jimmy was also honored with the 2024 College of Rehabilitation Sciences Medal in Respiratory Therapy.

This award is made possible through the generosity of our donors, and we extend our heartfelt thanks for their support of excellence in respiratory care education. Eleanor Haywood, sessional RT faculty member, and Juliette Mucha, CEO of the Manitoba Lung Association, presented the award at the UM Convocation Awards and Brunch.

Congratulations, Jimmy, on this well-deserved achievement!

Juliette Mucha, Jimmy Szutu and Elenore Haywood

2023 Elenore Haywood Lung Association Manitoba Convocation Prize

At the University of Manitoba’s Convocation and Awards Luncheon for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and MSc Rehabilitation Sciences, the inaugural Eleanor Haywood Lung Association Manitoba Convocation Prize for Excellence in Respiratory Therapy was awarded. Presented by Eleanor Haywood, sessional RT faculty member, and Neil Johnston, former president of the Manitoba Lung Association, this prestigious prize recognizes the BRT graduate with the highest GPA in Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care.

The first recipient, Kaylene Normand, has shown exceptional dedication to advancing lung health. Inspired by her own experience with asthma, Kaylene brings passion to her work at St-Boniface Hospital and her commitment to research and lifelong learning. She continues to honor Eleanor Haywood’s legacy of innovation and empathy in respiratory therapy.

Neil Johnston, Kaylene Normand and Elenore Haywood