2023 Awards and Recognitions

Call for Nominations – nominations due June 5, 2023

Natural Channels Systems Conference Award of Recognition

The Natural Channels Initiative recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to natural channel systems. Through their efforts, they have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the field of natural channel systems through research, knowledge transfer, collaboration, implementation and/or innovation. Recipients have shown exemplary leadership, dedication, and personal commitment to natural channel systems.

To nominate an individual for this distinguished award, please review the guidelines below and submit your nomination via email to the Natural Channels Initiative Committee Co-Chairs, at info@naturalchannels.ca. All completed nomination packages must be received by June 5th to be considered for the 2023 Natural Channel Systems Award of Recognition. The award(s) will be presented at the 2023 Natural Channel Systems conference banquet on June 27, 2023.

The nomination package should include the following:

  • A letter of recommendation (no more than two pages) that specifically describes the candidate’s accomplishments in relation to the award criteria. The letter should clearly justify why the nominee deserves the award.
  • 3 supporting signatures (from at least 2 different affiliations).
  • A resume, CV, or brief biography for the nominee.

Natural Channels Systems Conference Early Career Presentation Awards

The Natural Channels Initiative wants to recognize the vast talent in our early career colleagues. Look here for more details about this award (presented at the closing remarks on Wednesday June 28, 2023. Missed the chance to self-nominate during the abstract submission process?  Send us an email to info@naturalchannels.ca (please add early career presentation award in the subject) by June 8, 2023.