The Pikaia Award is awarded in recognition of a recent contribution to research on any aspect of Canadian paleontology, or by a Canadian to paleontology that is judged to constitute an outstanding accomplishment in the field. Presented in even-numbered years.
The Award, recognize the quality of university geoscientific research done in Quebec and help facilitate exchanges between graduate students and industry.
The honor of Distinguished Member is intended for the Members of the Association who have made a significant contributions to geoscience in Canada.
The Distinguished Service Award is given to recognize specific meritorious service to the Association by a member or friend of the GAC®. The award may be specific to a particular event, to a related series of events or may be made for exceptional contributions over a period of time.
This is the highest award, made to an individual who has contributed long-term distinguished service to the Geological Association of Canada. There is no age limit. Recommendations of persons for honorary membership may be made at any time to the Council. The recipient shall not be required to pay dues.
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