President's Award

Established in 2008, this award is to be given at the President's discretion, usually once a year, to a member who has made an important contribution to the Society, and to be presented by the President either at the General Assembly or during a visit by the President to the home Centre of the recipient.

Recipients

2016:
Terence Dickinson has been a tireless supporter of Canadian astronomy for several decades. His books continue to inform readers about the contributions of both amateur and professional astronomers (citation).

  

2015:
Walter MacDonald, Kingston Centre, for his diligence, attentiveness, and steadfast pursuit of excellence as the Society’s Webmaster (citation).

2014:
Robert Dick, Ottawa Centre, in recognition of his continued work promoting dark skies, awareness of problems associated with light pollution, and creation of guidelines for Dark-Sky Preserves and Urban Star Parks.

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2013:
Dave Lane, Halifax Centre, for his anonymous dedication in doing so many software tasks that keep our Society operating.

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2012:
Randall Rosenfeld, Unattached, in recognition of his ongoing work as Archivist to preserve the Society's rich history and heritage (citation).

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2011:
Mayer Tchelebon, Toronto Centre, in recognition of stellar leadership and dedication in RASC financial management.

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2010:
Sid Sidhu, Victoria Centre, in recognition of outstanding leadership in the Victoria area during IYA2009, the International Year of Astronomy.

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