Innis-Gérin Medal
いにす＝じぇらん・めだる
A bronze medal awarded biennially by the Royal Society of Canada for a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences, including human geography and social psychology.
Social sciencesNon-fiction literary awardsCanadian academic awardsScience writing awards
- Established
- 1966
- Organizer
- Royal Society of Canada
- Category
- Nonfiction and Documentary Literature
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Biennially (every 2 years)
- Status
- Active
Description
The Innis-Gérin Medal was established by the Royal Society of Canada to recognize outstanding and sustained contributions to literature in the social sciences. Named after Harold Innis and Léon Gérin, it is awarded biennially in principle.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Medal (recognition)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection and Conferral | Royal Society of Canada Selection Committee | — | Winners are announced through the Royal Society of Canada's official announcements and website |
Selection and Conferral
Judges
Royal Society of Canada Selection Committee
Announcement
Winners are announced through the Royal Society of Canada's official announcements and website
Criteria
- Outstanding and sustained contributions to literature in the social sciences
Related Awards
- Lorne Pierce Medal
- Pierre Chauveau Medal
- Miroslaw Romanowski Medal
- J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal
- Flavelle Medal
- List of social sciences awards
Official Resources
https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/past-award-winners#InnisGerinMedalPast Winners
Jane Jenson
Winner
John A. Hall
Winner
Janine Brodie
Winner
Georges Dionne
Winner
Gilbert Laporte
Winner
Byron P. Rourke
Winner
Albert Legault
Winner
Albert Faucher
Winner
Noël Mailloux
Winner
Jacques Henripin
Winner
Alexander Brady
Winner
Esdras Minville
Winner