Awards

To recognize outstanding achievement, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society annually presents awards to deserving individuals. The awards the Society bestows are the Massey Medal, the Gold Medal and the Camsell Medal.

Nominations for the Massey Medal and nominations for the Gold Medal are encouraged from all sources.

	CANADIAN AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION
NEW! The Canadian Award for Environmental Innovation was inaugurated in 2009 by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and 3M Canada to recognize outstanding individuals in business, government, academia or community organizations whose innovative contributions to environmental change are benefiting Canada and Canadians.
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THE MASSEY MEDAL The Massey Medal was established to honour those who have contributed to the exploration, development or description of Canada’s geography. The 2009 Massey Medal recipient is Michael Church. Learn more »

THE GOLD MEDAL The Gold Medal was created to provide an opportunity for the Society to recognize a particular achievement by one or more individuals in the general field of geography; or a significant national or international event. The 2009 Gold Medal recipient is Wade Davis. Learn more »

THE CAMSELL MEDAL The Camsell Medal recognizes outstanding volunteer service to The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Only RCGS Fellows may nominate individuals for the Camsell Medal. The Camsell Medal recipients for 2009 are James Raffan and Ted Johnson . Learn more »

GEOGRAPHIC LITERACY AWARD Many people work beyond the expectation of their professions toward heightening geographic literacy. This award is to recognize and honour their contributions. The 2009 Geographic Literacy Award recipient is Eric Kramers. Learn more »