Raincoast Ocean Science Awards

The Raincoast Ocean Science Awards celebrate outstanding achievements by individuals and groups striving to protect marine habitats through science, Indigenous Knowledge systems, and public engagement.

Four awards will be given out during the evening: 

• The Newman Award for Excellence in Conservation and Research; 
• The North Medal for Lifetime Contribution to Ocean Conservation;
• The Raincoast Student Award, recognizing outstanding conservation research undertaken by graduate students; and 
• The Nightingale Award in Ocean Engagement, supporting initiatives that enable the public to be inspired, to learn, and to participate in advancing ocean conservation.

These awards have served to celebrate ocean conservation in British Columbia since their establishment in 1995 as the Murray A. Newman Awards at the Vancouver Aquarium. Raincoast is proud to continue this legacy.

To read more about the award categories and past recipients, please visit our website.

Sponsorship opportunities PDF forthcoming.

The nominations for these awards are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination.