The McNeil Medal
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Awarded forPublic awareness of science in Canada
Sponsored byMcNeil Consumer Healthcare
CountryCanada
Presented byRoyal Society of Canada
| McNeil Medal | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Public awareness of science in Canada |
| Sponsored by | McNeil Consumer Healthcare |
| Country | Canada |
| Presented by | Royal Society of Canada |
| Rewards | Bronze medallion and C$1,500 |
| First award | 1991 |
The McNeil Medal for public awareness of science was established by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) in 1991 with support from McNeil Consumer Healthcare.[1] It recognized outstanding contributions to communicating science to the public and students within Canada. The award took the form of a bronze medallion and cash in the amount of $1,500.00 (CDN) before it was discontinued in 2016.[2]
Winners during the medal's history included leading academics in a range of disciplines as well as Canadian media figures such as David Suzuki, Jay Ingram, and Bob McDonald.[3]
