EKO Announces the 2026 Tribute Award recipients

Celebrating seven innovative, mission-driven individuals and organizations making sure kids with disabilities and developmental needs live their best lives.

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Congrats, Scholars!

We are excited to introduce this year's recipients; eight exceptional young people continuing their studies in neuroscience, neurobiology, fashion, journalism, speech pathology, nursing, welding and emergency communications.

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Share your work with the developmental health sector!

We are accepting abstracts for concurrent session presentations and the Poster Presentation for the EKO Spring Symposium 2027 until October 9, 2026.

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Thank you for your nominations!

Nominations are now closed. We are excited to learn more about the amazing individuals, teams and organizations that are changing the game for kids with disabilities, their families and communities. 2026 Tribute Award recipients will be honoured in the fall.

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EKO Strategic Plan 2025 – 2032

We’re on a mission to transform children’s health in Ontario by expanding access to the developmental healthcare that is foundational to lifelong health. EKO’s Strategic Plan 2025 – 2032 maps our journey.

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Only 1 of every 3 Ontario kids with disabilities receives services within the recommended clinical window.

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