The David Colcleugh Leadership Award for Let's Talk Science Outreach Coordinators
The David Colcleugh Leadership Award recognizes an exceptional Let’s Talk Science Outreach site coordinator who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, meaning they have influenced people to create positive change through STEM outreach.
2023 Runners-Up:
Conan Lee, University of British Columbia
Over two years as a site coordinator at the University of British Columbia, Conan has strived to make science fun and accessible to all regardless of their age or background and has organized a variety of events to help accomplish this vision.
Destina Mattrasingh, University of Guelph
As the site coordinator for Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility (EDIA) at the University of Guelph, Destina has led by actively looking for what she can learn from everyone around her and aiming to build a seat at the table for everyone in both academia and STEM. In collaboration with her role in the Canadian Black Scientists Network, she co-created the Let’s Talk Science Black Volunteer Collective, a collaborative effort of Black volunteers across Canada creating Black-led initiatives for Black youth.
Past Winners:
- 2022 – Jessica Allingham, Let’s Talk Science at Lakehead University
- 2021 – Sarah Woodward, University of British Columbia
- 2020 – Jacqueline Barnett, University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus
- 2019 – Sarah Purcell, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton
- 2018 – Michelle Lynn Trudel, University of Winnipeg
- 2017 – Mannix Chan, University of Victoria
- 2016 – Emily Ng, University of Calgary
- 2015 – Rachel Ward-Maxwell, McMaster University
- 2014 – Gabriel Potvin, University of Ottawa
- 2013 – Frances Lasowski, McMaster University
- 2012 – Megan Dodd, McMaster University
- 2011 – Julie Mason, University of Toronto, St. George campus
Nominate a site coordinator for the 2023-24 David Colcleugh Leadership Award
This award recognizes a site coordinator who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, influencing people to create positive change through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) outreach.
For more information, and to apply or make a nomination, see the online form!