The objective of the Frances W Doane award is to recognize the valuable service and contributions that an individual made to the Microscopy Society of Canada.
Frances W. Doane was one of the seven founding members of the Microscopy Society of Canada in 1972. She was the treasurer from 1972 to 1981 and the Bulletin editor from 1973 to 1992. For her great contribution to the MSC, she was made an honorary member in 1989 and the Honorary Membership Award was renamed to her tribute in 2002.
Nominations are now open until April 30 2024.
ELIGIBILITY: Any person who has rendered an exceptional contribution to the Society, including service, shall be eligible for election as an Honorary Member with the Frances W Doane award.
FREQUENCY: Case-by-case basis, as frequently as once per year at the MSC Annual Meeting
RECIPIENT WILL RECEIVE: Honorary membership, certificate, up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement and registration for the annual meeting to receive award
NOMINATION PROCESS: Candidates will be nominated by the MSC Councilors-at-Large or any member based on their record of service and contributions to the Society. The nominator will provide:
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The required documentation can be attached to the form using the File (1), File (2) and File (3) buttons at the bottom of the General Information pane of the application form. There is no need to fill in the University Information pane.
Questions can be directed to: franceswdoane@msc-smc.org
