Raincoast Ocean Science Awards //
Ocean Science Awards past awardees
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.
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2024
Oceans Initiative
The Newman Award for Excellence in Conservation and Research
Eric Peterson and Christina Munck
The North Award for Lifetime Contribution to Ocean Conservation
Zoe Penno
The Raincoast Student Award
Southern Gulf Islands Whale Sighting Network
The Nightingale Award in Ocean Engagement
2023
Andrea Reid
The Newman Award for Excellence in Conservation and Research
Paul Paquet
The North Award for Lifetime Contribution to Ocean Conservation
Kániɫkas, Desiree Lawson
The Raincoast Student Award
Ikaarvik
The Nightingale Award in Ocean Engagement
2019
Alejandro Frid
Conservation and Communication Award
Tom Dakin
Innovation in Technology
Jonathan Moore
Conservation Award
Brett Howard
Michael A. Bigg Award for Student Research
Philippe Tortell
Research Award
Danielle Shaw
Conservation Award
Coastal Guardian Watchmen
Conservation Award
David Suzuki
North Medal
2018
Erin Rechsteiner
Michael A. Bigg Award for Student Research
Rob Stewart
Conservation and Communication Award
Rachid Sumaila
Research Award
Chris Darimont
Conservation and Research Award, read more
Port of Vancouver, ECHO
Conservation Leadership
2017
Cristina Goettsch Mittermeier
Conservation and Communication Award
Brian Everett Riddell
Conservation and Communication Award
Leslie James
Conservation Award
Isabelle Cote
Research Award
2016
Tony Allard
North Medal
Graeme Ellis
Conservation Award
Robert Davidson
Coastal Ocean Communication Award
Peter Mieras
Conservation Volunteer Award
Chris Harley
Research Award
Glen Dennison
Innovation in Technology
Lucas Brotz
Michael A. Bigg Award for Student Research
More forthcoming.