Dr. S. Hammersly presented the David Haughton Leadership Award to Dr. Julian Marsden and commented on his significant work with the residency program at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH), the SPH Conference in Whistler, the Carpe Diem program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and his overall strive for excellency in emergency medicine. Dr. Hammersly acknowledged the four other nominees noting they were all worthy candidates of the award. Dr. Marsden accepted the award and expressed his gratitude for the honour.