Terms of Reference

First administered by The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) in 1951, the award is presented as a mark of distinction and recognition to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the science of chemistry or chemical engineering in Canada.


Deadline
July 2 of every year

Award
A medal and travel expenses to the conference to present the plenary lecture.

Eligibility
A person who has made an outstanding contribution to the science of chemistry or chemical engineering in Canada.

Application
Please submit the original along with six (6) copies of the nomination package to the CIC Conferences and Awards Coordinator.

Every nomination shall be accompanied by an accurate and detailed description of the meritorious contribution of the nominee. 

Membership in the Institute is not a prerequisite for this award.

The award shall be presented annually at the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition or the Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference.  The recipient will be required to present an award lecture at the conference.

All nominations will remain in force for three years.  Nominators are responsible for keeping the record of the nominee up to date and complete.

Selection Committee

• CIC Chair or Past Chair, on a rotating basis, who will act as chair of the Selection Committee
• Appointee of the National Research Council of Canada
• Appointee of Academy III of the Royal Society of Canada
• Appointee of the CIC, other than the CIC Chair or Past Chair
• Two past CIC medallists

This Committee will submit its recommendation to the CIC Board for approval at its next meeting.  No member of the Committee of Award will nominate any candidate.  The award shall be presented annually unless the Committee considers that no suitable candidate has been nominated.

Submit nominations to:
Awards Manager
The Chemical Institute of Canada
130 Slater Street, Suite 550
Ottawa, ON, K1P 6E2
Tel.: 613-232-6252
Fax: 613-232-5862
awards@cheminst.ca