The Award
The PIR Technology and Engineering Ambassador Award recognizes exemplary and impactful outreach education efforts and research promotion/communication leadership benefiting Canadian elementary and secondary school students and/or the general Canadian public by a Canadian researcher over a period of time
- until 2018, there was an ambassador award for both Technology and Engineering
Nomination Information
Nominations for the Award can be submitted by a Dean, Vice-President (Research) or their equivalent, from any Canadian research institute, hospital or post secondary institution. Only one nomination from any given institution and/or affiliated hospital will be accepted. Call for nominations are sent in the fall with an application deadline in mid January.
Nomination Requirements
A nomination must consist of:
- A maximum one page letter that describes the research contributions of the nominee and the potential impact of the contributions to the quality of life of Canadians
- A maximum one page document describing the outreach activities of the nominee, including participation in public educational programs
- Curriculum Vitae of the nominee
- Additional letters of support, with a maximum of three letters
Adjudication
A carefully chosen panel selected from the academic community within the research area will adjudicate each nomination.
Past Recipients
Dr. Hoda ElMaraghy 2014
Dr. Digvir Jayas 2015