2026 HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

Emilie Morin

Emilie Morin

Nominated For: HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR

Emilie is honoured to be nominated for the 2026 Awards of Excellence in Brain Injury Rehabilitation as a Hospital Social Worker.

Emilie is a Social Worker at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada’s largest paediatric rehabilitation hospital where she has supported children and teens with acquired brain injuries and their families for the past 5 years. Emilie holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), a Master of Social Work with a specialization in children and families from the University of Toronto, and a certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Before joining Holland Bloorview, Emilie spent 2 years at Scarborough Health Network, providing social work support across the NICU, Pediatrics, and Maternity units.

In her current role at Holland Bloorview, Emilie provides emotional support, advocacy, and resource navigation for children and teens with acquired brain injuries and their families, working as part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team. She is passionate about supporting families through the rehabilitation process, helping them navigate the complexities of the healthcare system, and creating a space for open and honest conversations.

Emilie has worked alongside the Bloorview Research Institute to co-facilitate a group for caregivers of children with persistent concussion symptoms, helping to address gaps in service and offer peer support.

She is also actively involved in hospital-wide initiatives, including the Quality and Safety Committee and Indigenous Health. Emilie has contributed to policy development focused on improving care experiences for Indigenous clients and families and is deeply committed to supporting change so that families receive high-quality, culturally safe care.

Emilie is grateful to work in a compassionate and collaborative environment and feels privileged to walk alongside families during their rehabilitation journey. Thank you for your support, I am honoured to be part of this incredible community!

5 Comments
  • Bethany Lam says:

    Emilie is an amazing SW!! She is thoughtful, detail oriented, and truly embodies client and family-centered care. It is an honour and pleasure to be able to work with her.

  • Janet Bernstein says:

    One of a kind. Respected, appreciated and adored by clients, families and those of us who have the privilege of working with her.

  • Tess Bardikoff says:

    It is an honour to work alongside Emilie! Her dedication to the clients and families that she works with shines through in all her interactions. She is compassionate, skilled and incredibly thoughtful. She exemplifies what it means to be a social worker.

  • Meagan Buttle (she/her) says:

    Congratulations, Emilie! Such a well-deserved nomination. Supporting children and teens with ABI means supporting the whole family through so many complex transitions, and your commitment to advocacy, collaboration, and creating space for honest conversations really comes through. So lovely to see that work recognized 🙂

  • Katryna Smith says:

    Emilie truly brings the care to healthcare. While I speak from personal rather than professional experience, her compassion, empathy, and genuine care for others are evident in everything she does.

    She has an incredible ability to make people feel seen, heard, supported, and cared for. It’s not just what she does, it’s simply who she is!

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