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Awards and Honours -
This is a partial list of awards received by our members
| Canadian Chapter and Explorers Club (New York) Awards |
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| The Stefansson Medal (more info here) |
| Prof. Louis Fortier, O.C., FI' 08 |
Stefansson Medal - "For outstanding contributions to the cause of scientific investigation in Arctic Canada". October 31, 2009. |
| John Geiger, FI' 04 |
Stefansson Medal, "For an outstanding contribution to the Canadian Chapter and to the history of exploration in Arctic Canada". October 31, 2009. |
| Laurie Dexter, FI' 98 |
Stefansson Medal and Certificate for Polar
Exploration and to the cause of exploration in Canada, 31 October 2008. |
| Lt(N) Joseph Frey, FI' 02 |
Stefansson Medal and Certificate for an
outstanding contribution to the Canadian Chapter and to the cause of
exploration in Canada, 31 October 2008. |
| Rosemarie Keough, FI' 02 |
Stefansson Medal and Certificate for Outstanding Contributions to the Canadian Chapter, September 8, 2007 |
| Colonel (Ret'd) Richard Butson, GC, PM, CD, MD, FRCS, FI' 03 |
Stefansson Medal and Certificate for Polar Exploration, September 26, 2007 |
Canadian Chapter Citation of Merit (more info here)
| Martin Karlsen, MI'04 |
Canadian Citation of Merit "For exceptional contributions to the Canadian Chapter of the Club". October 2009. |
| Elaine Wyatt, MI' 05 |
Canadian Chapter Citation of Merit, "Exceptional contributions to the Canadian Chapter of the Club" for organizing the Chapter's film festival. October 31, 2009 |
| John Pollack, FI' 06 |
Canadian Chapter Citation of Merit for Contributions
to the Canadian Chapter, September 20, 2008 |
| Amanda Glickman, FI' 05 |
Canadian Chapter Citation of Merit for
Contributions to the Canadian Chapter, September 20, 2008
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| Captain Meagan McGrath, FI' 07 |
Canadian Chapter Citation of Merit for
Humanitarianism, September 26, 2007 |
| Jason Schoonover, FI' 86 |
Canadian Chapter Citation of Merit for
Communications, September 26, 2007 |
| William Jamieson, MI' 97 |
Canadian Chapter Citation of Merit for
Contributions to the Canadian Chapter, September 26, 2007 |
The President's Award
| Captain Meagan McGrath, FI'07 |
The President's Award for Heroism and Altruism, The
Explorers Club Annual Diner, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, March 15,
2008 |
The Explorers' Club Citation of Merit
| 2007 |
Geoff Green, FI'03 |
For public education through Students On Ice, awarded March 17, 2007, Explorers Club Annual Dinner, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York. |
| 2006 |
Joseph Frey, FI'02 |
For Leadership, awarded March 18, 2006, Explorers Club Annual Dinner, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York. |
The Explorers Club Film Festival Award
| Andrew Gregg, FI' 07 and Wade Davis, HON'87 |
"The Wayfinders" from their Light at the Edge of the World series (Best People and Culture Film) |
| Stephen Ellis,FI'04 and Ralph Ellis, MI'78 |
"Polar Bears: Life on the Field of Bones" |
Lowell Thomas Medal
| Wade Davis HM'87 |
"The Wayfinders" from their Light at the Edge of the World series (Best People and Culture Film) |
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Other Awards and Honours
Christian Otto FI' 07
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United States Congressional Polar Medal
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Presidential Citation
Government of Ontario's International Achievement Award
Robert Bateman O.C, MI' 84
Officer of the Order of Canada
Colonel (Ret.) Richard Butson MD, FI' 03
George Cross
Polar Medal
Canadian Decoration
George Burden MI'03
Travel Media Association of Canada:
Award of Excellence in Travel Journalism: Best Canadian Destination Article 2005
Award of Excellence in Travel Journalism: Best Family Travel Article 2008
Prof. Phil Currie FI' 02,
The Michael Smith Award for Science
Promotion
www.nserc.ca/msmith/recipients/2004_e.htm
Outstanding Leadership In Alberta Science Award 2006
Honourary Degree, University of Calgary, June 10, 2008
Wade Davis HM'87
2009 Gold Medal, Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
2002 Lowell Thomas Medal, The Explorer’s Club, New York
2002 Literary Award for Nonfiction, Lannan Foundation
(Award accompanied by $125,000 prize.)
Jonathan Frey SM' 06
The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award (Autumn 2009)
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Canadians Challenge, Bronze Award (Spring 2007)
The Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award (Winter 2007)
Joseph Frey FI' 02
Stefansson Medal and Certificate, Canadian Chapter Award, 2008
Citation of Merit, The Explorers Club, 2006
Canadian Decoration, Canadian Forces, 2005
Best Chapter Award, The Explorers Club, 2004
Leadership Award, United States Defense Information School, 2002
Geoff Green, FI' 03,
The Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion
2003
www.nserc.ca/msmith/recipients/2003_e.htm
Brigadier-General (Ret.) Keith Greenway, O.C, FI' 52
President's Prize |
Awarded by the Canadian Branch, Royal Meteorological Society for the best paper presented in 1950 |
Thurlow Award |
Awarded by the US Institute of Navigation in 1951 for contributions to the science of navigation |
McKee Trans Canada Trophy |
Awarded for contributions to arctic aviation in 1952 |
Canadian Decoration |
Service Decoration (1952) and Clasp (1962) |
Coronation Medal |
Awarded in 1953 in commemoration of Her Majesty's Coronation - 1952 |
Massey Medal |
Awarded in1960 for outstanding personal achievement |
Centennial Medal |
Awarded in 1967 on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Confederation for valuable service to the nation |
Johan Mangku Negara (JMN) |
"The Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of the Defender of the Realm" - awarded in 1970 in recognition of service to the Government of Malaysia |
Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame |
Inducted as a Premier Member in 1973 |
Member of the Order of Canada |
Awarded in 1976 for outstanding service to the Nation |
Jubilee Medal |
Awarded in1977 in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of Her Majesty's Coronation for service to the Nation |
Dr. Science Mil. (Honoris Causa) |
Awarded by Royal Roads Military College in 1978 (Dr. Sc.Mil.) |
Commemorative Medal |
Awarded in 1992 on the 25th Anniversary of Confederation for significant contributions to Canada |
Golden Jubilee Medal |
Awarded in 2002 for outstanding service to Canada in commemoration of Her Majesty's 50th Anniversary of accession to the Throne |
Doctor of Laws |
Awarded by Carleton University in 2004 |
Andrew Gregg FI`07
The Last Nomads, Grand Prize, Banff Mountain Film Festival, Banff, Canada,November 9, 2008
Pat and Rosemarie Keough FI' 02
Twenty-Six prestigious awards and honours including:
Cherry Kearton Medal and Award, Royal Geographical Society, 2004
Nature Photographers of the Year, International Photography Awards, 2003
World’s Best Photography Book, International Photography Awards, 2003
Outstanding Book of the Year - Best Book Arts Craftsmanship, 2003
Gold Ink Award - Fine Edition Books, 2003
Outstanding Book of the Year – Best Book Arts Craftsmanship, 2003
Alcuin Citation: Excellence in Canadian Book Design, 2003, 1989
Craft Art Science Award: World’s best printing, binding, design, 2002
Benjamin Franklin Award, “Benny”: World’s best printed book, 2002
Canada’s Applied Arts Award, 2002
Gallery of Superb Printing Awards, 2002, 1986
Founder’s Award of Excellence, Can-Pro Awards: Best Canadian TV film, 1991
Gold Award, Best of Category, Can-Pro Awards: Canadian TV film, 1991
David Lank, O.C, FI' 78
Order of Canada
William Lishman, FI'
07
Honorary doctorate from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Austin Mardon CO'86
Member of the Order of Canada, 2007
Nat Rutter, O.C, FI' 78
Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Alberta (2007)
Honourary Doctorate of Science, University of Cordoba (Argentina, 2006)
Alberta Centennial Medal (2005)
Distinguished Career Award, Geological Society of America (2003)
Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)
Officer of the Order of Canada (2001)
Honourary Doctorate of Science, University of Alaska (2001)
Honourary Membership, International Union of Quaternary Research (1999)
Distinguished Fellow, Geological Association of Canada (1998)
J. Willis Ambrose Medal (Geological Association of Canada, 1998)
Appointed University Professor (University of Alberta's highest honour, 1997)
W.A. Johnson Medal (Canadian Quarternary Association, 1997)
Honourary Professorship, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1994)
Distinguished Lecturer, Sigma Xi Research Society (1995)
Killam Annual Professorship (1993)
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1992)
Senior Research Fellow, Wissenschaftkolleg Zu Berlin (1989)
Voluntary Service Award, Association of Professional Engineers,Geologists and Geophysicists, 1987)
Denis St-Onge, O.C., FI' 05
The Camsell Citation, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society PDF
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Société géographique de Belgique; Honorary Member 1961
Royal Canadian Geographical Society; Fellow
Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Medal 1979
Université de LiΠge; Medal; 1980
D.Sc. Honoris Causa; University of Manitoba 1990
AQQUA Médaille André Cailleux, 1991
Int. Union of Quaternary Research, Honorary Life Member 1991
Canada 125 Commemorative Medal, 1992
Arctic Institute of North America, Fellow, 1994
Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Medal, 1994
Order of Canada, Officer, 1996
Canadian Association of Geographers, Award for Service, 2000
Geological Association of Canada, J. Willis Ambrose Medal 2001
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002
Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Camsell Medal, 2005
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