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The information given below shows the place of
employment of the individual at the time of the award.
*Asterisk indicates that a medalist
is deceased.
2008 Bruce Mitchell
Bruce Mitchell is a Professor of Geography in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo.
He is a well-respected leader in the field of resource and environmental management, with a focus on water resources.
2007
Eddy Carmack
Climate oceanographer, for his leading role in ocean science.
2006
Serge Courville
Historical geographer, for his outstanding contribution to the knowledge of 19th and 20th century society in Canada, particularly in Quebec.
2005 Dr.
Tim Oke
For his substantial contribution to our understanding of the microclimates
of cities.
2004 Dr.
Larry Stuart Bourne, Geographer and Planner, University of Toronto
For his outstanding scholarship in urban geography and his ability to bridge the worlds of theory and practice in urban planning.
2003 Dr.
Richard Colebrook Harris, Geographer, University
of British Columbia
For outstanding scholarship in the field of historical
geography and his exploration of history’s imprint
on the landscape and the relationship between people
and place.
2002 Dr.
John Oliver Wheeler, Geologist, Geological Survey
of Canada
For his scholarship and exploration of the land, particularly
of the Cordilleran region, that has considerably advanced
the understanding of Canada’s geological makeup
and, as a result, has had a tremendous influence on
the teaching of Earth sciences in our country.
2001 Dr.
Lawrence McCann, Geographer, University of
Victoria
For outstanding personal achievement and interdisciplinary leadership
in furthering the understanding of Canada's landscapes and its social,
regional and urban geography.
2000 Dr.
Robert McGhee, Archaeologist, Canadian Museum of Civilization
For his unparalleled contributions to the understanding of the historical
and cultural geography of the Canadian Arctic.
1999 Dr. Alexander T. Davidson, Geographer, retired
For outstanding personal achievement and leadership in the application
of geography to the development of public policies governing the
use, management, conservation and protection of Canada's natural
resources.
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1998 Dr. William C. Wonders, Professor Emeritus
of Geography, University of Alberta
For his accomplishments in research, teaching and institution-building
which were instrumental in establishing geography as a formal
academic
discipline and profession in Canada.
1997 James A. Houston, Author and
artist
For his efforts in bringing Inuit art, sculpture and print-making
to the attention of Canadians and the world.
1996 James P. Bruce, Meteorologist
For his leadership of research, development and policy for such
major Canadian environmental issues as water resource management,
Great Lakes pollution, acid rain and climate change.
1995 Dr. Pierre Camu, Professor of Geography,
University of Ottawa
For his contribution to the development of geography through his
scholarly activities, particularly through his research on the origins
and development of maritime transportation in Canada.
1994 Henri Dorion, Executive Director, Quebec
Toponymy Commission
For the significant contributions made to our understanding of Canada
and the world through his work in the area of political geography,
notably on boundaries, and in toponymy, the study of place names.
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1993 Dr. J. Gordon Nelson, Professor of Geography,
University of Waterloo
For his practical problem-solving to greatly expand the knowledge
of Canada's geography and assist in the creation of parks, protected
areas and sustainable development projects around the world.
1992 Stewart Dixon MacDonald, Biologist, retired
Specializing in arctic ecosystems, who was instrumental in establishing
the Polar Bear Pass National Wildlife Area on Bathurst Island.
1991 Dr. George D. Hobson, Geophysicist, retired
For distinguishing himself in the scientific exploration of many
of Canada's remote regions, notably the Arctic. Recognized for his
vision and vigour in helping many other Canadians -including native
people, students and artists - to share in the exhilarating experience
of discovering the physical and psychological reality which has
so aptly been called 'la nordicité canadienne'.
1990 Dr. Byron Boville*,
Meteorologist, retired
For his contribution in starting global action to save the earth's
protective ozone layer from destruction by chlorofluorocarbons,
or CFCs.
1989 Dr. John D. Mollard, Civil Engineer
For his outstanding contributions to the application of remote sensing
techniques in landscape interpretation.
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1988 Dr. John Warkentin, Geographer, York University
For the excellence of his writings in and teaching of historical
geography and for his leadership and distinguished contribution
in the production of a variety of historical atlases of Canada.
1987 Dr. Charles Richard Harington, Paleobiologist,
National Museum of Natural Sciences
For significant contributions to the knowledge of northern fauna,
past and present, and for leadership in the study of climatic change.
1986 Dr. David M. Baird, Geologist, Educator
For his contribution to the knowledge of the geology of Canada and
to broadening the appreciation of Canadians to our natural history
and culture through the popularization of science and the development
of two major museums.
1985 Mr. Morley K. Thomas, Climatologist, retired
For significant contributions to the knowledge of the
climates of Canada and for leadership in promoting
the value of climatology
in socioeconomic and resource management planning.
1984 Captain Thomas Charles Pullen*,
Royal Canadian Navy, retired, and Arctic Consultant
For personal achievements in contributing to the knowledge of the
marine environment and ice navigation in ice-infested Canadian waters.
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1983 Willis F. Roberts, Survey Engineer, retired
For his initiative and leadership in the establishment of the Land
Registration and Information System in the Maritime Provinces, as
a basis for the storage, analysis and display of a broad range of
geographic information.
1982 Dr. Trevor Lloyd*,
Geographer, retired
For his perceptive analyses and syntheses concerning the resource
development of the Canadian north, for his encouragement of students
to take up careers in northern studies, and for his leadership in
various groups concerned with Arctic research.
1981 Dr. Raymond Thorsteinsson, Geologist, Geological
Survey of Canada
For his pioneer work in exploring the geology of the Canadian north,
work which to a large extent laid the foundation for economic development
and national policies, for his contributions to knowledge of the
geography and history of the Arctic, and for his continuing contributions
to fundamental geological sciences.
1980 Dr. Maurice Hall Haycock*,
Geologist and Artist, retired
For a remarkable career which has contributed in many ways to geography
— cultural, historical, human, physical and economic, especially
his contribution to historical and cultural geography through his
paintings of the Canadian north from Newfoundland to the Yukon to
the Pole and his pioneering work in geology.
1979 Dr. Ernest Frederick
Roots, Science Advisor,
Department of the Environment
For the whole of his work in a broad range of disciplines, and notably
in geology, geophysics and geography, embracing much of Arctic North
America, the Canadian Cordillera, the Himalayas, and Antarctica,
also his activities having to do with energy, natural resources
and the environment.
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1978 Dr. Edward Gustav Pleva, Geographer, University
of Western Ontario
For his unique contribution to the development of modern geographical
education in Canada, and especially to the training of university
and high school teachers now to be found from coast to coast.
1977 Thomas Henry Manning*,
Geographer, Explorer, Zoologist
For outstanding contributions to exploration and mapping in the
Canadian north.
1976 Dr. Louis-Edmond Hamelin, Professor
of Geography, Université Laval
For the whole of his work as a scholar, teacher, writer, and administrator,
and especially, for his contributions to better understanding of
the Canadian north and its people.
1975 William M. Gilchrist*, Chairman of Eldorado
Nuclear Ltd., and President of Northern Transportation Co. Ltd.
For outstanding contributions to the development of Canada's north,
which have combined to advance geographical knowledge. His activities
have embraced both air and water transportation as well as mining
throughout all of northwestern Canada.
1974 Dr. Frederick Kenneth Hare*,
Geographer, University of Toronto
For the excellence of his scientific writings, in particular his
contribution to the understanding of the climatology of Canada,
and for the role he has played in the development of geographical
research in our country.
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1973 Dr. Pierre Dansereau, Ecologist,
Professor, Université du Québec à Montréal
For major contributions in the fields of biogeography and ecology
which make a significant contribution to the understanding of our
environment. His writings are used as reference books in many Canadian
universities.
1972 Isobel Moira Dunbar*,
Geographer, Defence Research Board
For her excellent work in arctic geography and sea ice, notably
important findings on the climatology of ice distribution and the
interpretation of ice in photographs, including satellite and infra-red
photography.
1971 Dr. John Lewis Robinson, Professor of Geography,
University of British Columbia
For his contribution to knowledge of the geography of Canada as
investigator, teacher and writer, and for his work in curriculum
development in the teaching of geography.
1970 Mr. Murray Edmund Watts*,
Mining Engineer
For his outstanding contribution to the knowledge and
development of Canada's mineral resources in the course
of his career as prospector, mine director and operational
planner.
1969 Dr. Donald Fulton Putnam*,
Professor of Geography, University of Toronto
For his outstanding contribution to the development of knowledge
and teaching of Canadian geography as researcher, professor and
scholar, particularly in his chosen fields of land forms and their
evolution, land use and the science of soils.
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1968 Colonel Cyril Horace Smith*,
Spartan Air Services
For outstanding contributions to Canadian mapping while
Director of the Canadian Army Survey Establishment and
for his work as Canadian representative on international
mapping committees and projects.
1967 Dr. John Ross Mackay, Professor of Geography, University of British Columbia
For geographical research in the western Canadian Arctic
and sub-Arctic resulting in new knowledge of permafrost
phenomena and the influence of glaciers on landforms,
and for a substantial contribution to the methodology
of geography in the field of cartography.
1966 Dr. Alf Erling Porsild*,
National Museum of Canada
For his contributions to knowledge of the Canadian Arctic,
particularly its botany and the use of arctic plants
for food, and with special reference to his work in
the establishment of the Canadian reindeer herd.
1965 Dr. Hugh Samuel Bostock*,
Geological Survey of Canada
FFor outstanding work in the field in the Yukon Territory
and his description of the geology, mineral resources
and economic resources of that territory as discovered
by his investigations.
1964 Dr. Yves Oscar Fortier, Geological Survey
of Canada
For exploration and study of the Arctic Islands and
description of the geological structure of them. He
was the first to recognize the oil-bearing potential
of the Islands and to direct a geological program to
verify his deductions.
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1963 Graham Westbrook Rowley, Department
of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources
For outstanding geographical work in the Canadian Arctic
as explorer and archaeologist and for his continuing
contribution to the success of numerous expeditions
and developments in that region.
1962 Dr. Diamond Jenness*,
Anthropologist
For his authoritative studies of the Canadian Indians,
the Copper Eskimo and the pre-historic Old Bering Sea
and Cape Dorset Eskimo cultures, based on field studies
commenced with the Canadian Arctic Expedition 1913-1916
and continued as a member and as Chief of the Anthropological
Division of the National Museum of Canada.
1961 Owen Connor Struan Robertson*,
Royal Canadian Navy
For outstanding performance of duty and contributions
to geographical knowledge of the Canadian Arctic while
in command of HMCS Labrador. In addition to the collection
of scientific data, the award recognized his work as
Commodore of the first DEW line supply mission when
stores were transported and landed under extremely difficult
conditions without loss to materials or ships.
1960 Keith Rogers Greenaway, Royal
Canadian Air Force
For outstanding achievement in the development of navigational
techniques for flying at high latitudes, including the
twilight computer, an instrument which permits northern
flights to be planned simply and effectively so as to
avoid the difficult navigational conditions which occur
at twilight.
1959 Henry Asbjorn Larsen*,
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
For outstanding contribution to Canadian geographical
knowledge while master of the patrol vessel, St. Roch,
and in recognition of the first west to east voyage
through the Northwest Passage.
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