In last year’s live online format, we proudly honoured the finalists in four categories, introduced a new inductee to the Science Hall of Fame, and recognized 2020’s inspiring Youth Award recipient.
Youth Award
A student or students who has been recognized by the Nova Scotia Science Fairs as worthy of being recognized for their outstanding achievements (Determined by Canada Wide Science Fair NS Gold recipient).
Michelle Song
Grade 12, Horton High School, Canada Wide Science Fair Bronze Winner
Hall of Fame
Individuals who have achieved outstanding lifetime contributions to science and technology (determined by committee).
Sandra Barr
Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Acadia University
Professional of Distinction
An individual who is a leading innovator, a role model for people who choose science as a career.
Martin Alda
Professor of Psychiatry and Killam Chair in Mood Disorders, Dalhousie University
Linda Campbell
Senior Research Fellow, Environmental Science, Saint Mary’s University
Peter MacIntyre
Professor of Psychology, Cape Breton University
Emerging Professional
An individual who is early in their career and demonstrates research excellence, knowledge sharing, and potential for ongoing growth and development.
Mita Dasog
Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University
Shashi Gujar
Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University
Alyson Ann Kelvin
Assistant Professor, Dalhousie University/IWK
Innovation
A company that has produced a commercially viable product or service and is ready or has already launched it into the market.
Health Outcomes Worldwide/Corrine McIsaac, CEO
Kinduct/Travis McDonough, CEO
MacKenzie Healthcare Technologies/Matthew MacKenzie, President
Science Champion
An individual who promotes science and technology to the public in above and beyond the normal avenues of communication.
Chantelle Cormier
Senior Biology Lab Instructor, Cape Breton University
Arunika Gunawardena
Professor, Dalhousie University
Eva Martinez
Vice President, Women in Aerospace Canada
