Lorne Pierce Medal
ろーん・ぴあーす・めだる
Medal awarded by the Royal Society of Canada for an achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit in imaginative or critical literature written in English or French (critical literature dealing with Canadian subjects has priority over critical literature of equal merit that does not deal with Canadian subjects).
- Established
- 1926
- Organizer
- Royal Society of Canada
- Category
- Research, Translation, and Scholarship
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Lorne Pierce Medal, established in 1926 by Lorne Pierce, is awarded by the Royal Society of Canada to recognize achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit in imaginative or critical literature written in English or French. The award consists of a gold‑plated silver medal and is currently awarded every two years if there is a suitable candidate (it was awarded annually between 1926 and 1964).
Prize
- Main Prize
- Gold-plated silver medal
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination and review | Selection committee of the Royal Society of Canada (nominations considered) | — | — |
| Final decision and conferment | Council or designated committee of the Royal Society of Canada | — | Announced by the Royal Society of Canada |
Criteria
- Achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit
- Imaginative or critical literature written in English or French
Application Tips
Dos
- Consult the Royal Society of Canada website for nomination procedures and eligibility.
- Prepare a comprehensive nomination package (CV, bibliography, supporting letters) emphasizing significance and merit.
- Highlight candidates' contributions in imaginative or critical literature in English or French.
- Confirm nominators meet any society membership or eligibility requirements before submitting.
Don''ts
- Don't submit incomplete or poorly documented nominations.
- Don't assume open public application — this is a nomination-based award; verify the proper channel.
- Avoid vague statements; provide concrete evidence of sustained impact and merit.
Related Awards
- Governor General's Awards
- Trillium Book Award
- Bancroft Award
- Pierre Chauveau Medal
- Innis-Gérin Medal
- Miroslaw Romanowski Medal
- Rutherford Memorial Medal