Bioscience Association Manitoba Announces 2026 Industry Celebration Winners

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Bioscience Association Manitoba Announces 2026 Industry Celebration Winners




Bioscience Association Manitoba Announces 2026 Industry Celebration Winners

Industry Celebration: The DNA of Success takes place March 11, 2026

WINNIPEG, Manitoba–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) is pleased to announce the award recipients who will be recognized at the Manitoba Bioscience Industry Celebration: The DNA of Success, in Winnipeg. This annual celebration brings together leaders from industry, academia, government, and the broader community to recognize excellence across Manitoba’s bioscience ecosystem.


The Industry Celebration highlights the people and organizations advancing bioscience, growing companies, and strengthening Manitoba’s position as a hub for bioscience innovation. As part of the evening’s program, BAM will present five awards recognizing achievement across education, leadership, emerging talent, and industry impact.

2026 Manitoba Bioscience Award Recipients

  • Most Promising Bioscience Student of the Year | Leena Regi Saleth, University of Manitoba

    This award recognizes an outstanding student whose academic achievements and passion for bioscience signal strong potential for future leadership in the sector.
  • Outstanding Leadership in Bioscience of the Year | Michelle Di Nella, Seven Oaks Chronic Disease Innovation Centre

    This award celebrates an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision, contributing meaningfully to the growth and success of Manitoba’s bioscience community.
  • Bioscience Educator of the Year | Dr. Samantha Pauls, College of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba

    This award honours an educator who has inspired and empowered youth to explore science, helping build curiosity, confidence, and pathways into bioscience careers.
  • Emerging Bioscience Company of the Year | PolySense Solutions

    This award recognizes a company with extraordinary potential in the bioscience industry, demonstrating innovation, growth, and the ability to make meaningful impact.
  • Bioscience Company of the Year | Bausch Health Canada

    This award highlights a company that exemplifies leadership, excellence, and long-term impact within the bioscience sector.

“The Industry Celebration is our opportunity to recognize the people and organizations shaping the future of bioscience in Manitoba,” said Andrea Ladouceur, President and CEO at BAM. “These award recipients reflect the depth of talent, innovation, and leadership that continues to strengthen our sector.”

The evening will feature award presentations, networking, and a celebration of achievements driving Manitoba’s bioscience community forward.

For more information about the Industry Celebration: The DNA of Success, visit https://biomb.ca/event/industry-celebration-2026/.

About Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM)

Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) is a not-for-profit industry association that enables commercial success for Manitoba’s bioscience companies by acting as a catalyst for innovation, expanding the sector’s skills and workforce development, and leading with one unified voice to create local and global engagement.

Contacts

Chloe Gerrard

Communications, Marketing, and IT Manager

Bioscience Association Manitoba

chloe@biomb.ca