CSAFM usually presents awards at the annual meeting. To find out more about the history of each award and how to submit a nomination click on the award's name:
Graham K. Walker Award:
Dr. Graham K. Walker was a Canadian Agrometeorologist who contributed to excellence in research and operational agrometeorology. He completed university in the United Kingdom, Canada and the Unites States, and gained a diverse background in the disciplines of agronomy, soil-science and meteorology, that combined to form a well-rounded "agrometeorologist". As a scientist, he worked as a researcher at the University of Guelph, and as a Director of Crop and Weather Surveillance at the Canadian Wheat Board. Tragically, he was killed in an automobile accident at the age of 39, while on assignment as an agrometeorologist in Syria.
The Graham K. Walker award recognizes excellence in agrometeorology or forest meteorology, and honours a working scientist at a career stage that still holds much future promise. The ideal recipient will have contributed to research and operational agrometeorology or forest meteorology in Canada, but excellence in either area of work is acceptable. Neither teaching nor administration are prime areas for this award. The award honours researchers in the early stages of their career, generally within ten years of graduating. Past recipients are:
- 1994 Robert Gordon
- 1995 Peter Dzikowski
- 1996 Philippe Rochette
- 1997 Elizabeth Pattey
- 1998 Charles Bourque
- 1999 Guy Ash
- 2000 Claudia Wagner-Riddle
- 2008 Ian Strachan
The tangible representation of the award is an inscribed plaque. Written nominations with a current Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the CSAFM Executive, usually during the spring.
CSAFM Fellow
The title "Fellow of the Canadian Society of Agrometeorology"a is granted for professional distinction worthy of national recognition. The fellowship is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the society. The following scientist have received this distinction:
- 1987 L.J. Chapman
- 1987 G.W. Robertson
- 1987 M.K. Thomas
- 1988 K.D. Hage
- 1989 R.H. Douglas
- 1993 Wolfgang Baier
- 1994 Murray Brown
- 1995 Ken King
- 1997 George Thurtell
- 1998 Andy Black
- 1999 Raymond Desjardins
- 2001 Peter Schuepp
- 2004 Terry Gillespie
- 2006 John D. Wilson
Written nominations with a current Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the CSAFM Executive, usually during the spring.
Campbell Scientific Canada - Bert Tanner Student Prize Prix d'Etudiant Bert Tanner de Campbell Scientific Canada
Chaque année Campbell Scientific Canada un prix ($1000) au meilleur exposé d'étudiant (oral ou affiche) présenté lors de la réunion de SCMAF. En 2009 cette récompense a été renommée en l'honneur de Bert Tanner, Bert, qui a beaucoup contribué à notre discipline et qui à inlassablement appuyer les jeunes scientifiques, sera douloureusement manqué par tous. Un jury comporté par des membres de la direction, choisit le gagnant basé sur la qualité de la recherche et de l'exposé présentés. Les gagnants passés de cette récompense sont:
Every year Campbell Scientific Canada sponsors an award ($1000) to the best student (oral or poster) presentation given at the CSAFM meeting. In 2009 this award was renamed in honour of Bert Tanner, whose many contributions to the field and tireless support of young scientists will be sorely missed by all. A panel of judges comprised by members of the Executive selects the winner based on the quality of the research and the presentation given. Past winners of this award are:
- 1992 Alan Barr, University of Guelph
- 1993 Charles Lyamchai, University of Guelph
- 1994 Aston Chipanshi, University of Saskatchewan
- 1995 Robert Pelletier, McGill University
- 1996 Isobel Simpson, University of Guelph
- 1997 Matthew Smith, University of New Brunswick
- 1998 Eva Jork, University of British Columbia
- 1999 Selma Maggiotto, University of Guelph
- 2001 Andrew G. Thompson, University of Guelph
- 2002 Paul Bartlett, Downsview, Ontario
- 2003 Elyn Humphreys, University of British Columbia
- 2004 Nathalie Mathieu, McGill University
- 2006 Aaron Glenn, University of Manitoba
Alison Sass, University of Manitoba - 2007 John Postma, University of Alberta
- 2009 Eduardo Santos, University of Guelph
CSAFM Student Travel Grant
At the general meeting in Vancouver, it was proposed that the executive create a fund (using interest income) to support student involvement in CSAFM. As a result, a travel fund has been developed to assist students with travel to CSAFM meetings. The amount of $200 will go to one student annually who presents an oral paper or poster at the technical session of CSAFM. The fund will not overlap with that of the Campbell Scientific Student Award (re: best presentation). Instead the fund will be based on student financial needs.
This $200.00 travel grant is for assisting students in travel to CSAFM meetings. To be eligible students applying must be CSAFM members, and an author or co-author of an oral or poster presentation at the CSAFM Technical Session of the annual AIC conference. The deadline for submission is two months prior to the start of the current CSAFM meeting; assistance will be available prior to the meeting. Preference will be given to graduate students who are nearing completion and have a greater financial need (income, distance traveled and dependents).
Please fill out the following information and email to Paul Bartlett, CSAFM President
Student Information:Name:
University and Department:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Advisor's Information:
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Student status and year of study:
MSc ____ year
PhD ____ year
AIC-CSAFM paper title and authors:
Type and level of support from all sources (other than
loans) (information
will be held in confidence):
___ research assistance
___ teaching assistance
___ scholarships
___ other (specify) ____________________________________
___ $16,000 or more
___ $12,000 to $16,000
___ $ 8,000 to $12,000
___ less than $8,000
Dependents ( ) yes ( ) no
Date of submission: __________________