LeSueur Memorial Award

Award presentation and prize

The LeSueur Memorial Award is normally presented at the annual SCI Canada Awards Dinner, typically held in early April, where the winner will be expected to attend and deliver a short acceptance speech. The winner may be invited to present a lecture at this event and will also receive a plaque.

2023 Recipient - Mr Rupert Spence

Mr Rupert Spence, DuPont Canada, will receive the LeSueur Memorial Award at the SCI Canada Awards 2023. The award is given to an individual for the development of technical excellence. Some of this work can have been completed outside of Canada, but the recipient must have a strong Canadian connection.

• SCI Canada Awards 2023

2022 Recipient - Dr Emily Cranston

Dr Emily Cranston, of the University of British Columbia, received the LeSueur Memorial Award in 2022.

Emily has adopted an innovative approach to address complex technical challenges. She has also been relentless in bridging pure technical concepts and industrial applications of cellulose based products including cellulose nanocrystals, cellulose micro- and macro-fibrils, and hydrogels.