(a) The awardee must, over a period of
at least one elected term of office, have demonstrated a
strong commitment to the advocacy of science within his/her
sphere of influence. This could include the promotion of
funding for science at the parliamentary and cabinet levels
and in the press. Advocacy of University, Institute and
Governmental research. Promotion and advocacy of research
to other elected members and within the civic service. The
formation of National and Provincial policies and legislation
designed to improve research and research funding in a Province
or within Canada as a whole. The promotion of Canadian Scientific
Research at the International level.
(b) The awardee, through his/her advocacy,
must have had a demonstrable positive impact upon scientific
research, research funding or science policy in a Province
or Canada as a whole. This could include the establishment
of a Provincial Research Fund or Foundation similar to the
Alberta Heritage Foundation. The establishment of a research
institute or new research facilities. The provision of funding
for personnel support. Multifactoral positive impacts upon
governmental attitudes of philosophy concerning scientific
research.
