Discovery Centre

Science Champion

An award that recognizes the devotion of our working scientists or technology professionals, or full time science teachers/professors in Nova Scotia to the promotion of science and technology to the public. The recipients of this award are role models who make science fascinating and accessible.

Professional of Distinction

An award that recognizes our world-class science and technology researchers or developers who have demonstrated ingenious and innovative thinking in the creation of unique ideas, concepts, perspectives and processes in their field. The recipients of this award have also demonstrated the social and/or economic benefit of their work to society.

Emerging Professional of Distinction

An award that recognizes post-secondary science and technology students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or practicing professional, 35 years of age or under who live and study in Nova Scotia. The recipients of this award demonstrate intellectual achievement, excellence and the potential for ongoing growth and development.

Innovation Award

An award that recognizes a team of individuals who have demonstrated outstanding innovative work and entrepreneurial spirit in successfully transforming a unique science or technology concept into a viable business opportunity.

Youth Science Award

An award that recognizes the remarkable achievements of our young scientists, youth who have shown excellence and innovation as the winner of the Team Nova Scotia Showcase (a provincial science fair held each year in April).

Science Communicator

In 2002 we recognized the outstanding achievement of an individual who used more than one form of media to promote interest in science and technology among members of the general public.

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