Nomination deadline: December 31 of year preceding year of award, odd years
Presented: Every four (4) years, even years
The Canada Section Electrochemical Award was established in 1981 to recognize significant contributions to the advancement of electrochemistry in Canada.
Recipient qualifications
Candidates may be nominated from industry, government or universities, and must fulfill one or more of the following criteria:
- Made contributions while working in Canada, but need not be a Canadian citizen.
- Developed an industrial electrochemical process of recognized commercial importance;
- Made a significant contribution to fundamental electrochemical science;
- Had a distinguished career as an educator in the field of electrochemistry and/or has organized and developed technical training courses in electrochemistry;
- Promoted or stimulated applied electrochemical research and development.
Nomination submissions
The nomination package includes:
- Completed electronic Award Nomination Form
- Up to five (5) reference letters
Award
The award consists of a gold medal.
Questions
Contact awards@electrochem.org with questions or for more information.
Review the Society’s robust Honors & Awards and Fellowships & Grants Programs.
Recipients
1982-2022
David P. Wilkinson, The University of British Columbia (2022)
Ashok Vijh, Université du Québec (2018)
David Shoesmith, University of Western Ontario (2010)
J. R. Dahn, Dalhousie University (2006)
J. Lessard, Université de Sherbrooke (2002)
J. Lipkowski, University of Guelph (1998)
S. Flengas, University of Toronto (1994)
L. Young, University of British Columbia (1990)
B. E. Conway, University of Ottawa (1986)
E. J. Casey, Defense Research Establishment Ottawa (1982)
