Science Alberta Foundation is proud of the exceptional work we do, and so are others. Our innovative programs have been recognized with some of Canada’s most prestigious science awards.
Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA)
In 2006, Science Alberta Foundation received the Friends of Education award from the Alberta School Boards Association. This award recognizes organizations in Alberta who have made a significant contribution to education and who are committed to the improvement of education for Alberta students. Nominated by the Fort McMurray Public School District, is shows that Science Alberta Foundation has strong ties to the classrooms and teachers that our programs serve.
Emerald Award
Science Alberta Foundation was one of the finalists for the 2006 Emerald Awards for environmental excellence under the Education: Other Organization category. This was the first time that Science Alberta Foundation has been nominated for this award. Emerald Awards recognize the outstanding initiative and leadership Albertans are demonstrating in the face of many environmental challenges. The Emerald Awards were created by the Foundation to celebrate these achievements.
Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC)
Best Program Award
In 2004, Science Alberta Foundation received the Best Program Award for Ways of Knowing. Ways of Knowing is an Aboriginal science program that enables all children to appreciate science from an Aboriginal perspective. Ways of Knowing is comprised of six Science-In-A-Crate topics, an Aboriginal Wonderville.ca character named Hayley Little Moccasin, and three digital activities on Wonderville.ca. Each year, CASC gives this award to a member organization in recognition of the best educational or interpretive program.
The Peter F. Drucker Award for Canadian
Non-Profit Innovation
In 1997, Science Alberta Foundation was one of seven finalists from across Canada for the prestigious Peter F. Drucker Award. The annual award recognizes a non-profit organization for creating a program that has made a difference in the lives of the people it serves. Science Alberta Foundation was nominated for their innovative Science-In-A-Crate titled Murder in A Minor Key, a joint venture between the organization, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Court House.
The Michael Smith Award
In 1994, Science Alberta Foundation received the Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion. The award is presented to individuals and groups who make an outstanding contribution to Canadian science promotion, through activities encouraging popular interest in science or developing science abilities.
The Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Excellence in
Science and Technology Public Awareness Prize
Science Alberta Foundation was awarded the ASTech Excellence in Science and Technology Public Awareness Prize in 1994. This prize honours individuals or organizations whose projects, activities or institution increases public awareness about science and technology, or enhances Albertans’ understanding of science and technology. The Alberta Science and Technology Leadership Awards recognize individuals, businesses and institutions that have made significant contributions to Alberta’s science and technology community.