Nominations are now closed for the 2026 Helen and Fred Bentley Awards of Excellence.
The purpose of the Helen & Fred Bentley Awards for Excellence of Achievement is to recognize and publicize outstanding achievements by Associate Organizations of Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. The award aims to highlight program excellence in contraception within Action Canada's network of Associate Organizations.
The award is open to Associate Organizations of Action Canada in good standing who are registered charitable organizations.
The Bentley Award Selection Committee is currently reviewing all nominations, and will be announcing winners in November 2026. The committee is comprised of individuals representing Action Canada, Associate Organizations, and the Edmonton Community Foundation (on behalf of Dr. Bentley).
Award
The financial support for the Bentley Award is drawn from an endowment fund created at the Edmonton Community Foundation by Dr. Bentley. In past years, a first-place award has had a cash value of $11,500 (CAD) and a second-place award has had a cash value of $6,500 (CAD).