Entomological Society of Canada Awards & Honours

The society oversees a number of awards for members that make outstanding contributions to Entomology in Canada. For more information about specific awards, to view previous winners, or to nominate someone for an award, please click the relevant link below.

Award Recipients & Rules

Gold Medal

For entomologists who have made an outstanding contribution to entomology in Canada

C. Gordon Hewitt Award

For to entomologists who have made an outstanding contribution to entomology in Canada within 12 years of their PhD

Norman Criddle Award

For outstanding non-professional entomologists who have made an outstanding contribution to the furtherance of entomology in Canada

Bert and John Carr Award

To support research activities by individuals who study insect faunistics, or the natural history and taxonomy of Canada’s insect fauna

Fellows

Members of the Society who have made a major contribution to the advancement of entomology

Honorary Members

Members of the Society who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of entomology

Call for Nominations

Applications are to be sent by e-mail to the Chair of the Achievement Awards Committee, Bill Riel (bill.riel@canada.ca) no later than 28 February 2020. Click the following link to view award-specific nomination guidelines.

Call for Nominations

Do you know a well-respected entomologist who deserves recognition because of their outstanding contributions to their science in Canada?

Student Awards

The Entomological Society of Canada also provides a number of awards, scholarships and graduate research travel grants. For more information click the link below.

ESC Student Awards, Scholarships and Travel Grants

Applications are due on March 1 each year