SCI Canada Awards

Award Synopsis

The prestigious SCI Canada Awards and dinner 2026 will build on the success of 2025 and previous years. This exclusive networking event brings together key members of the chemical and industrial communities to celebrate the significant and extensive achievements of the award winners. The event is pivotal in bringing science and business together by enabling and enhancing connections between industry, chemical science and engineering professionals across the board.

The 2025 event was preceded by an extremely well received Sustainable Innovation and Industry event. Industry experts from around the world discussed the opportunities and challenges of helping their organizations meet sustainability goals whilst maintaining a profitable business. Top executives from around the globe highlighted how they are tackling supply chain issues to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations.

A similar spotlight event will take place in 2026 – topic and theme to be confirmed shortly.

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SCI Canada Awards 2026 winners

• Canada International Award - Dr Orlando Rojas, UBC
• Canada Medal - Dr Donald Weaver, University Health Network, Treventis Corp
• LeSueur Memorial Award - Dr Jason Hein, UBC, Telescope Innovations
• Purvis Memorial Award - Dr Peter Zandstra, UBC, Notch Therapeutics
• Kalev Pugi Award - Dr Patrick Gunning, University of Toronto, Dalriada
• Julia Levy Award - Dr Carl Hansen, AbCellera
• Outreach Award - Dr Lucio Gelmini, Macewan University and Alberta Science Network

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SCI Canada Awards 2025 winners

• Canada International Award - A.J. (Sandy) Marshall
• Canada Medal - Professor Pieter Cullis, The University of British Columbia
• LeSueur Memorial Award - Professor Josephine Hill, University of Calgary
• Purvis Memorial Award - Professor Geoffrey Ozin, University of Toronto 
• Kalev Pugi Award - Professor Steven Holdcroft, Simon Fraser University and Dr Benjamin Britton, Ionomr Innovations Inc
• Julia Levy Award - Dr Nathan Magarvey, Inviand Sciences Inc
• Outreach Award - Scientists in School

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Exhibition and sponsorship

Please see the sponsorship pack and email conferences@soci.org to let us know which package you are interested in.

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Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

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Venue and Contact

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Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

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2025 SPONSORS

Platinum: Syngenta

Gold: Croda

Silver: BioAlliance

Bronze: University of Toronto

Student sponsor: RDC

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SPONSORSHIP

There are a number of opportunities available to partner with and sponsor the awards and afternoon event. For more information, please contact conferences@soci.org

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