Thanks
to an ad hoc committee, great progress has been made in enhancing the program
of awards presented by the Society. The
CASCA Board has approved the following guidelines for new awards and is now
focusing on the practical issue of funding!
a) Mid-Career Achievement Award
The
Mid-Career Achievement Award recognizes significant contributions to astronomy
by a member of CASCA who is within the bracket of ten to twenty years of
receipt of their PhD degree. The terms of the award are:
i) Normally awarded every two years following
the recommendation of the CASCA Awards Committee. The award will be in the
alternate years with the Beals Award.
ii) Cash prize in an amount determined by the
CASCA Board, plus a certificate.
b)
Award for Innovation in Astronomical Research Tools
The
Award for Innovation in Astronomical Research Tools is presented by CASCA to an
individual who is a CASCA member or a team led by a CASCA member for the
design, invention, or improvement of instrumentation or software that has
enabled significant advances in astronomy. The terms of the award are:
i) Normally awarded every two years following
the recommendation of the CASCA Awards Committee.
ii)
Cash prize in an amount determined by the CASCA Board plus a certificate.
c)
Award for Distinguished Service
The
Award for Distinguished Service is presented by CASCA to an individual who has
made sustained contributions in service (e.g., to innovations in education,
outreach, or outstanding delivery thereof, or to support of research facilities
or tools used by others) that have strengthened the Canadian astronomical
community and enhanced its impact regionally, nationally and/or
internationally. The terms of the award are:
i) Normally awarded every two years following
recommendation of the
CASCA Awards Committee.
ii) A cash prize in an amount determined by
the CASCA Board plus a certificate.