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.
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.
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 Camsell Medal recognizes outstanding volunteer service to The Royal Canadian
Geographical Society. Only RCGS Fellows may nominate individuals for the Camsell Medal.
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.
The Summits of Canada – an expedition to climb the highest peaks in all provinces and territories. “Welcome to an historic expedition to tell Canadians and the world about Canada. The legacy of this quest is not the footprints we will leave on the mountains, but the impact on people’s lives. Together we can make a difference, one step at a time.”
— James Coleridge, Expedition Leader,
Summits of Canada