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LORNE PIERCE MEDAL – Royal Society of Canada Nomination Deadline: March 2022 Internal Deadline: TBD Good to know: Nomination is by Fellow of the Royal Society or our President Sponsor: Royal Society of Canada Web Site: https://rsc-src.ca/en/awards-excellence/rsc-medals-awards#Pierce For an achievement in critical or imaginative literature. Awarded: Biennially Next deadline: 2022 The medal was established in 1926 by Lorne Pierce (1890-1961), FRSC, who was Editor of Ryerson Press for forty years and contributed greatly to the development and appreciation of Canadian literature. The medal is awarded for an achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit in imaginative or critical literature written in either English or French (critical literature dealing with Canadian subjects has priority over critical literature of equal merit that does not deal with Canadian subjects). The gold plated silver medal is offered every two years if there is a suitable candidate. In addition to the specific information to be included in the nomination form, a complete nomination also comprises the following items: (1) a letter from the Primary Nominator (2) two letters from co-nominators attesting to their support of the nomination (3) a short citation (max 70 words) (4) a detailed appraisal of the nominee’s scholarship or artistic achievements (max 1200 words) (5) three letters of reference from independent referees and their biographies (6) a Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 20 pages) CONTACT Interested faculty are encouraged to consult with Danelle D'Alvise, Prizes & Awards Manager in the Office of the Vice-President, Research regarding this Medal and for assistance with the nomination process including: writing, editing and proofreading required elements of the nomination package; securing letters of support; and managing the submission process to ensure deadlines are met. e: [email protected] t: 905-525-9140 extension 2741 .

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