Award Synopsis
The prestigious 2026 SCI Canada Awards and gala dinner will build on the success of the 2025 and previous years’ events. This exclusive networking event brings together key members of the chemical and industrial communities to celebrate the significant and extensive achievements of the SCI Canada award winners. The event is pivotal in bringing science and business leaders together by enabling and enhancing connections between industry, chemical science and engineering professionals and academics from across Canada.
The 2025 event was preceded by an extremely well received Sustainable Innovation and Industry event. Industry experts from around the world discussed the opportunities and challenges of helping their organizations meet sustainability goals whilst maintaining a profitable business. Top executives from around the globe highlighted how they are tackling supply chain issues to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations.
A similar spotlight event will take place in 2026 – topic and theme to be confirmed shortly.
Fees are outlined at the bottom of the page .
SCI Canada Awards 2026 winners
Canada International Award - Dr Orlando Rojas, UBC
- Canada Medal - Dr Donald Weaver, University Health Network, Treventis Corp
- LeSueur Memorial Award - Dr Jason Hein, UBC, Telescope Innovations
- Purvis Memorial Award - Dr Peter Zandstra, UBC, Notch Therapeutics
- Kalev Pugi Award - Dr Patrick Gunning, University of Toronto, Dalriada
- Julia Levy Award - Dr Carl Hansen, AbCellera
- Outreach Award - Dr Lucio Gelmini, Macewan University and Alberta Science Network
SCI Canada Awards 2025 winners
- Canada International Award - A.J. (Sandy) Marshall
- Canada Medal - Professor Pieter Cullis, The University of British Columbia
- LeSueur Memorial Award - Professor Josephine Hill, University of Calgary
- Purvis Memorial Award - Professor Geoffrey Ozin, University of Toronto
- Kalev Pugi Award - Professor Steven Holdcroft, Simon Fraser University and Dr Benjamin Britton, Ionomr Innovations Inc
- Julia Levy Award - Dr Nathan Magarvey, Inviand Sciences Inc
- Outreach Award - Scientists in School
Offsite events
This year's awards dinner will coincide with the CIC/CSC conference.
Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026)
Hosted by the CSC and CSChE
Theme: Erasing boundaries
Date: May 24 – 28
Location: Toronto
The Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026), hosted by the CSC and CSChE will provide access to an expanded array of technical sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations, while promoting multi-disciplinarity and offering diverse viewpoints on the opportunities and challenges facing those working in the chemical sciences, technologists, and engineering fields.
Click to register for the event: CIC/CSC conference. A full list of fees can be found on the website.
Accessibility Grants
SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.
Venue and Contact
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
33 Gerrard St W
Toronto
ON M5G 1Z4
Canada
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org
Fees
There are two methods of payment available:
Card payments:
Card payments can be taken via the telephone in $CAD (at an agreed time) or online via the website and will be priced in GBP per person. If the payment is taken in GBP payment, the rate will be fixed as of 16/02/26
Invoice/bank transfer – payment to be taken in $CAD
Payments can be taken by bank transfer/invoice in $CAD. Please request the invoice option via the registration link if this is your preferred method and we will issue an invoice.
Payments – telephone in $CAD and via invoice/bank transfer
Cost per table of 10 - $2,100 + HST
Half-table of 5 - $1,050 + HST
Individual seat - $210 + HST
Online debit/credit card – payment to be taken in £GBP
Cost per table of 10 - £1,284
Half-table of 5 - £641
Individual seat- £128
Please contact conferences@soci.org with details of what you would like to purchase and your preferred method of payment and a member of the team will contact you.
Card payments:
Card payments can be taken via the telephone in $CAD (at an agreed time) or online via the website and will be priced in GBP per person. If the payment is taken in GBP payment, the rate will be fixed as of 16/02/26
Invoice/bank transfer – payment to be taken in $CAD
Payments can be taken by bank transfer/invoice in $CAD. Please request the invoice option via the registration link if this is your preferred method and we will issue an invoice.
Payments – telephone in $CAD and via invoice/bank transfer
Cost per table of 10 - $2,100 + HST
Half-table of 5 - $1,050 + HST
Individual seat - $210 + HST
Online debit/credit card – payment to be taken in £GBP
Cost per table of 10 - £1,284
Half-table of 5 - £641
Individual seat- £128
Please contact conferences@soci.org with details of what you would like to purchase and your preferred method of payment and a member of the team will contact you.
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Booking Process/Deadlines
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SPONSORSHIP
Please see the sponsorship pack and email conferences@soci.org to let us know which package you are interested in.
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