Awarded to recognize an outstanding contribution or other achievement that greatly enhances the ability of the Society to fulfill its mission of making Canada better known on a national or international level, and/or contributes to the general advancement of geography.
2021 recipient: Maydianne Andrade
Recognized in the science community for her expertise on the mating habits of spiders, Andrade is also well-known for her advocacy work towards racial equity in STEM.
