Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership

Eligibility

Eligibility: Eligibility for this award is limited to staff and faculty at a Research Impact Canada Member Institution. View a list of members here.

The goal of this award is to recognize the achievements of an individual or a team that has helped establish and/or support professional knowledge mobilizers. This award specifically recognizes those whose efforts have built the capacity of others to do knowledge mobilization work, whether through training, mentorship, program development, tool creation, and other methods. 

We define ‘professional knowledge mobilizers’ as those who have a job dedicated to one or more aspects of knowledge mobilization, including but not limited to: engaging with interested/affected groups, planning, collaborating, disseminating and/or evaluating knowledge mobilization activities. 

Summary

Research Impact Canada is pleased to announce the launch of a new award: The Peter Levesque Award for Knowledge Mobilization Leadership.

This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing knowledge mobilization (KMb) as a profession, and is named in honor of Peter Levesque, a pioneer in the field. Among many achievements in his career, Peter founded the Institute for Knowledge Mobilization and launched The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum. His work in the field has set the stage for much of the subsequent knowledge mobilization work across Canada. 

While there are awards for KMb scholarship and graduate student research, there are no awards recognizing contributions of professional staff to diverse aspects of knowledge mobilization. We’re excited to fill this gap and celebrate those who have dedicated their careers to advancing the field. 

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

Deadline: February 25 at 11:59pm Pacific Time 
Prize: This is an award of recognition. There is no cash value associated with the award. 
 

How to Apply: To apply, please submit the following through the nomination system. 

• A completed nomination form 
• A nomination letter (2 pages maximum)
• A CV or Professional Resume (3 pages maximum)
  • Traditional CVs, Narrative-Based CVs, and Professional Resumes are welcome 
• 2 letters of support (2 pages maximum per letter)

Nominees may submit their application in the official language of their choice – English or French. 

View Nomination Form