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THE WARDLE AWARD/
LE PRIX WARDLE

Description

The Parasitism, Immunity and Environment (PIE) Section of the Canadian Society of Zoologists (CSZ) promotes study of the interrelationships at all levels among infectious agents, the response of animals to these agents, and the environment in which these relationships exist. The Wardle Award normally will be awarded annually for outstanding contributions to Canadian-based research on fields of study promoted by the PIE Section.

"Canadian-based research" is understood to be research done by a Canadian, and/or research conducted in Canada.

"Outstanding contribution" is understood normally to have been on that has had significant cumulative impact on the field over an extended period. However, it may be interpreted as a single highly meritorious breakthrough.

La section Parasitisme, Immunité et Environnement (PIE) de la Société canadienne de zoologie (SCZ) encourage l'étude des interrelations à tous les niveaux entre les agents infectieux, la réponse des animaux à ces agents et l'environnement dans lequel ces relations existent. Le Prix Wardle est généralement décerné chaque année pour des contributions exceptionnelles à la recherche canadienne dans les domaines d'étude promus par la section PIE.

 

La "recherche canadienne" s'entend de la recherche menée par un Canadien et/ou de la recherche effectuée au Canada.

 

Une "contribution exceptionnelle" est généralement comprise comme une contribution ayant eu un impact cumulatif significatif sur le domaine sur une longue période. Cependant, elle peut également être interprétée comme une seule percée hautement méritoire.

Robert Arnold Wardle

The Selection Committee for the 2023 R.A. Wardle Award as per the Award Terms of Reference/

Le comité de sélection pour le Prix R.A. Wardle 2023, conformément aux termes de référence du prix :

Chair/Coordinator of Recognition Committee/Présidente/Coordonnatrice du Comité de reconnaissance: Emily Jenkins (University of Saskatchewan/Université de Saskatchewan) emily.jenkins@usask.ca

46th Recipient/46e lauréate: Kayla King (University of Oxford/Université d'Oxford)

45nd Recipient/45e lauréate: Shelley Adamo (Dalhousie University/Université Dalhousie)

44th Recipient/44e lauréat: Cameron Goater (University of Lethbridge/Université de Lethbridge)

Deadline: October 1st, 2023

Date limite : 1er octobre 2023

Past Recipients

RECIPIENTS OF THE WARDLE AWARD/
RÉCIPIENTS DU PRIX WARDLE

44th Recipient

Dr. Cameron Goater

University of Lethbridge

Wardle Lecture Title:

Fascination with Manipulation: A Zoologist’s March with the Zombie Ants

Windsor University

May 2019

43rd Recipient

Dr. John Gilleard

University of Calgary

Wardle Lecture Title:

Exploring the molecular genetics of drug resistance in parasitic nematodes

Memorial University

May 2018

42nd Recipient

Dr. Carl Lowenberger

Simon Fraser University

Wardle Lecture Title:

In the belly of the Beast: What factors determine which insect vectors transmit which parasites? The journey continues...

University of Manitoba

May 18, 2017

41st Recipient

Martin Olivier

McGill University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Trekking in Host-Parasite Interaction: An Exciting Journey... / Marche Parmi les interactions Hôtes-Parasites : Un Voyage Remplit d'Extase..."

London, Ontario

May 2016

40th Recipient

Brian Dixon

University of Waterloo

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"From Parasites to Immunity and the Environment and Back Again / Aller des parasites à l'immunité et à l'environnement, et s'en revenir"

Calgary, Alberta

May 2015

39th Recipient

Mark R. Forbes

Carleton University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Through the looking glass and beyond: Studies of parasitism, immunity and ecology of dragonflies."

Montreal, Quebec

May 2014

 

Photo: Janet Koprivnikar (L) introduced Mark Forbes (C), and Brian Dixon, Chair of the PIE Section presented the award.

38th Recipient

Derek M. McKay

University of Calgary

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Health lessons from the study of host-parasite interactions / Les lessons sur la santé tirées de l'étude des interactions hôtes-parasites"

May 2013

 

Photo: (L-R) Spencer Greenwood, Chair of the PIE Section, Derek McKay, Mike Belosevic.

37th Recipient

Allen W. Shostak

University of Alberta

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Enchanted by the 'charasmatic microfauna' / Séduit par la « microfaune charismatique »"

May 2012

 

Photo: (L-R) Dave Marcogliese, Al Shostak, Lucy Lee (Chair of PIE Section).

36th Recipient

J. Daniel McLaughlin

Concordia University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Digenea, Diverstiy and DNA / Digenea, diversité et ADN."

May 2011

 

Photo: L - Todd Smith, Chair of Parasitology Section, R - Dan McLaughlin)

Photo: Mick Burt introduces Dan McLaughlin.

35th Recipient

David Marcogliese

Environment Canada

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Parasites: Problematic pests or beneficial bioindicators? Perspectives from a parasitologist's life cycle"

Toronto, Ontario

May 2009

 

Photo: (L-R) Dan McLaughlin (introducer), Dave Marcogliese, Al Shostak (Section Chair), Michael Cardinal-Aucoin (Special Presentation)

Photo: Following the Wardle Lecture, Michael Cardinal-Aucoin sand an original song, "An Atlas of Parasitology", composed in honour of the occasion.

34th Recipient

Andre Buret

University of Calgary

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Giardia: From mechanisms of disease to novel therapeutic strategies for gut health."

Halifax, Nova Scotia

May 2008

 

Photo: Dr. Buret (L) receives the award from Dr. Shostak.

33rd Recipient

Robert Poulin

University of Otago

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"The evolution of parasite lfie cycles and of one man's career: going full circle!"

Montreal, Quebec

May 2007

 

Photo: Dr. Poulin (L) receives the award from Dr. Faubert.

 

32nd Recipient

Marilyn E. Scott

McGill University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Host-parasite population dynamics - a taste of genes, diet, sex and drugs."

Edmonton, Alberta

May 2006

 

Photo: Dr. McLaughlin presents the awards to Dr. Scott.

31st Recipient

Kris Chadee

McGill University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Do we really know how Entamoeba histolytica invades the gut?"

Kingston, Ontario

May 2005

 

Photo: Dr. Colwell (L) presents the award to Dr. Chadee.

30th Recipient

Terry W. Pearson

University of Victoria

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"One hundred years of sleeping sickness - the long journey of the African trypanosome."

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

May 2004

 

Photo: Dr. Pearson (L) receives the award from Dr. Colwell.

29th Recipient

Albert O. Bush

Brandon University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Parasitologists, parasites and parasitism."

Waterloo, Ontario

May 2003

28th Recipient

Miodrag Melosevic

University of Alberta

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"How hosts respond to parasites."

Lethbridge, Alberta

May 2002

Photo: Dr. Belosevic after receiving the Wardle Medal and scroll.

27th Recipient

Daniel R. Brooks

University of Toronto

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Parasites, the Biodiversity Crisis and the Taxonomic Impediment"

Sudbury, Ontario

May 2001

26th Recipient

Mary A. Fernando

University of Guelph

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Alterations in the host cell induced by eimerian infections."

St. Andrews, New Brunswick

May 2000

 

Photo: (L-R) C. H. Fernando, Mary Fernando, John Barta (Chair of Section).

25th Recipient

Roger Prichard

McGill University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"At the mercy of the worms: Genetic diversity and antihelminthic resistance / À la merci des parasites: Diversité génétique et résistance anthelminthique."

Ottawa, Ontario

May 1999

 

Photo: Dr. Prichard receives the Wardle Scroll from Dr. Khan

Photo: Dr. Prichard receives the Wardle Medal from Dr. Anderson.

24th Recipient

Murray Lankester

Lakehead University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"They were the best of times and..."

Kelowna, British Columbia

May 1998

 

Photo: Dr. Murray Fallis (R) recipient of the first Wardle Award in 1975, presents the 1998 Wardle Medal to Dr. Lankester (C). Dr. Rasul Khan (L) presented Dr. Lankester with the Wardle scroll.

Photo: Dr. Rasul Khan (L), Chair of the Section, presents the Wardle Scroll to Dr. Lankester.

Photo: Mrs. Lankester, Dr. Khan, Dr. Lankester, Dr. Fallis, Dr. Prestwood, Dr. Annie Brestwood of University of Georgia introduced Dr. Lankester.

23rd Recipient

Dean Befus

University of Alberta

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"From worms to allergic inflammation, neuroimmunology and wheeze."

London, Ontario

May 1997

 

Photo: Dr. Dean Befus receiving the 1997 Wardle Award. Dr. Mike Belosevic (r), Chair of the Section, introduced Dr. Befus and presented the award.

22nd Recipient

R. A. Khan

Memorial University of Newfoundland

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Marine parasites as biomarkers: fact or fiction."

St. John's Newfoundland

May 1996

 

Photo: Dr. Rasul A. Khan (R) receiving the 1996 Wardle Award. Dr. Sherwin Desser (L) introduced Dr. Kahn. Dr. Susan Bower (C), Chair of the Section, presented the award.

21st Recipient

P. T. K. Woo

University of Guelph

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"A tale of my two loves: Trypanosoma and Cryptobia."

Rimouski, Quebec

May 1995

 

Photo: Dr. Patrick Woo receiving the 1995 Wardle Award. Dr. Susan Bower (R) introduced Dr. Woo. Dr. Barbara MacKinnon (L), Chair of the Section, presented the award.

20th Recipient

M. Beverley-Burton

University of Guelph

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Worms and the Woman: the Nearctic immigrants."

Winnipeg, Manitoba

May 1994

 

Photo: Dr. Mary Beverley-Burton receiving the 1994 Wardle Award. Dr. John Webster (R) introduced Dr. Beverley-Burton. Dr. J. Richard Arthur (L), Chair of the Section, presented the award.

19th Recipient

H. Arai

University of Calgary

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"The making of a parasitologist: a career revisited."

Guelph, Ontario

May 1993

18th Recipient

 

K. Wright

University of Toronto

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Nematodes - electron microscopy - frustration."

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

May 1992

17th Recipient

J. Webster

Simon Fraser University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Nematodes - the good, the bad, and the sylvan."

Thunder Bay, Ontario

May 1991

16th Recipient

 

S. S. Desser

University of Toronto

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"And Mother Nature smiles."

Burnaby, British Columbia

May 1990

15th Recipient

G. F. Bennett

Memorial University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Avian blood parasites from an entomologist's perspective."

North York, Ontario

May 1989

14th Recipient

R. C. Anderson

University of Guelph

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Nematodes, how did they become parasitic?"

Halifax, Nova Scotia

May 1988

13th Recipient

G. Faubert

McGill University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Immunological aspects of the host-parasite relationship in giardiasis."

Montreal, Quebec

May 1987

12th Recipient

J. C. Holmes

University of Alberta

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Parasites and parasitologists: conforntation and cooperation."

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

May 1986

11th Recipient

M. D. B. Burt

University of New Brunswick

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"the evolution of cestodes."

London, Ontario

June 1985

10th Recipient

D. Mettrick

University of Toronto

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"An holistic approach to experimental parasitology."

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

May 1984

9th Recipient

T. K. R. Bourns

University of Western Ontario

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Transitions in zoology and how to transish."

Ottawa, Ontario

May 1983

8th Recipient

L. Margolis

Pacific Biological Station

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Pacific salmon and their parasites: a century of study?"

Vancouver, British Columbia

May 1982

7th Recipient

R. S. Freeman

University of Toronto

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"How did tapeworms get that way?"

Waterloo, Ontario

May 1981

6th Recipient

H. E. Welch

University of Manitoba

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Entomorphic nematodes."

Banff, Alberta

May 1980

5th Recipient

E. Meerovitch

McGill University

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Trichinella - facts, speculations and possibilities."

Laval, Quebec

May 1979

4th Recipient

J. R. Adams

University of British Columbia

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"The timing of parasitic transmission: What is the role of hormones?"

London, Ontario

May 1978

3rd Recipient

Z. Kabata

Pacific Biological Station

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Evolution and systematics of parasitic Copepoda."

Victoria, British Columbia

May 1977

2nd Recipient

G. Lubinsky

University of Manitoba

 

Wardle Lecture Title: 

"Clones of metacestodes, hormones and cytostatic agents."

Regina, Saskatchewan,

June 1976

1st Recipient

A. M. Fallis

University of Toronto

 

Wardle Lecture Title:

"Is Socrates right?"

Guelph, Ontario

June 1975

 

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Description

The Parasitism, Immunity and Environment (PIE) Section of the Canadian Society of Zoologists (CSZ) promotes study of the interrelationships at all levels among infectious agents, the response of animals to these agents, and the environment in which these relationships exist. The Wardle Award normally will be awarded annually for outstanding contributions to Canadian-based research on fields of study promoted by the PIE Section.

"Canadian-based research" is understood to be research done by a Canadian, and/or research conducted in Canada.

"Outstanding contribution" is understood normally to have been on that has had significant cumulative impact on the field over an extended period. However, it may be interpreted as a single highly meritorious breakthrough.

La Section Parasitisme, Immunité et Environnement (PIE) de la Société Canadienne de Zoologie (CSZ) promeut l'étude des interrelations à tous les niveaux entre les agents infectieux, la réponse des animaux à ces agents, et l'environnement dans lequel ces relations existent. Le prix Wardle sera normalement décerné chaque année pour des contributions exceptionnelles à la recherche menée au Canada dans les domaines d'étude soutenus par la section PIE.

« Recherche menée au Canada » est entendue comme une recherche effectuée par un Canadien, et/ou une recherche conduite au Canada.

« Contribution exceptionnelle » désigne généralement une contribution ayant eu un impact cumulatif significatif sur le domaine sur une période prolongée. Cependant, elle peut aussi être interprétée comme une percée hautement méritoire.

TERMS OF REFERENCE/CONDITIONS GÉNÉRALE
Etymology/Étymologie

Named in honour of Robert Arnold Wardle.

 

Nommer en l'honneur de Robert Arnold Wardle.

 
Frequency/Fréquenc

 

A maximum of one award per year. There is no obligation to make an award every year.

 

Un maximum d'un prix par an. Il n'y a aucune obligation d'attribuer un prix chaque année.

 
Eligibility/Admissibilité

 

Any person who satisfies the Description may be nominated. A nominee is not required to be a member of the PIE Section or of the Canadian Society of Zoologists, although the Recognition Committee may consider membership status during their deliberations. No one shall receive the Wardle Award more than once.

Toute personne remplissant les conditions de la description peut être nominée. Un candidat n'est pas obligé d'être membre de la section PIE ou de la Société Canadienne de Zoologie, bien que le comité de reconnaissance puisse prendre en compte le statut de membre lors de ses délibérations. Personne ne peut recevoir le prix Wardle plus d'une fois.

Award/PRIX

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  • The Awardee will receive a scroll and a medal (“Wardle Medal”).

  • The Awardee shall present a lecture (the “Robert Arnold Wardle Invitational Lecture”) that normally will be given at the Annual Conference of the CSZ or other such meeting sanctioned by the PIE Section as may be promulgated to include this event.

  • The Wardle Award does not include a monetary prize, although the PIE Section may authorize a modest reimbursement of expenses to the Awardee the extent of which may be determined by Section finances.

  • Le lauréat recevra un parchemin et une médaille (« Médaille Wardle »).

  • Le lauréat présentera une conférence (la « Conférence Invitational Robert Arnold Wardle ») qui sera normalement donnée lors de la conférence annuelle de la CSZ ou à toute autre réunion sanctionnée par la section PIE où cet événement pourrait être inclus.

  • Le prix Wardle n'inclut pas de récompense monétaire, bien que la section PIE puisse autoriser un remboursement modeste des frais engagés par le lauréat, déterminé en fonction des finances de la section.

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Application/Nomination Procedures

A complete nomination package should be sent electronically to the Chair of the Recognition Committee and shall include:

  • A letter from the nominator (can be a self-nomination) that includes the rationale for the nomination and a statement that the nominee has agreed to present the Wardle Lecture if selected

  • A curriculum vitae of the nominee

  • At least three, but no more than 5, letters of support for the nomination. The chair may request, but is under no obligation to follow-up on letters that are not submitted by a given deadline (Chair will specify each year).

  • An unsuccessful nomination may be resubmitted the following year with an update of the CV and the original letters of support; after that a new nomination package is required.


Un dossier de nomination complet doit être envoyé électroniquement au président du comité de reconnaissance et inclura :

  • Une lettre du proposant (la nomination peut être auto-proposée) incluant la justification de la nomination et une déclaration que le candidat a accepté de présenter la conférence Wardle s'il est sélectionné.

  • Un curriculum vitae du candidat.

  • Au moins trois, mais pas plus de cinq, lettres de soutien pour la nomination. Le président peut demander, mais n'est pas obligé de suivre les lettres qui ne sont pas soumises avant une date limite donnée (le président spécifiera chaque année).

  • Une nomination non retenue peut être soumise à nouveau l'année suivante avec une mise à jour du CV et des lettres de soutien originales; après cela, un nouveau dossier de nomination est requis.

Selection Procedure/Procédure de Sélection

 

The Award shall be adjudicated by the Wardle Award Committee of the PIE Section, which normally shall comprise a non-voting Chair (normally, the Vice-chair or Chair-elect of the PIE section) and three voting members who are recent Wardle Award recipients and who normally will serve a rotating 3-year term.

The Committee of the PIE Section shall seek nominations from the membership of the PIE Section but shall accept and consider all duly made nominations. The Committee shall evaluate all nominees fairly with respect to the spirit of these Terms. The Committee may adopt any procedures they deem appropriate to facilitate their deliberations.

After due deliberations, the Committee shall attempt to come to a consensus, but in any case a majority vote shall prevail. The Committee shall forward the name of the recipient to the Chair of the PIE Section, normally at least 5 months prior to the date of the lecture, but at least 2 weeks before the announced time of the annual November/December meeting of CSZ Council. The Chair of the Section shall invite the successful candidate and inform unsuccessful candidates of the results.

The Recognition Committee shall endeavor to have the name of a backup candidate ready for forwarding to the Chair of the Section in the event that the first candidate is not able to accept.

The Chair of the Recognition Committee shall ensure that:

  • Deliberations commence in a timely manner so as to leave adequate time for the selection process.

  • A list of members of the PIE Section is available for Committee members. This list may be obtained from the Secretary of the CSZ.

  • A list of previous Wardle award recipients is available for Committee members.

  • The goals of the PIE Section are considered in their broad sense and are reinforced by the selection of the Awardee.

 
Le prix sera adjugé par le comité du prix Wardle de la section PIE, qui comprendra normalement un président sans droit de vote (normalement, le vice-président ou président élu de la section PIE) et trois membres votants qui sont des récipiendaires récents du prix Wardle et qui serviront normalement un mandat tournant de 3 ans. Le comité de la section PIE cherchera des nominations parmi les membres de la section PIE mais acceptera et considérera toutes les nominations dûment faites. Le comité évaluera tous les candidats équitablement en fonction de l'esprit de ces conditions. Le comité peut adopter toutes les procédures qu'il juge appropriées pour faciliter ses délibérations.


Après des délibérations, le comité tentera de parvenir à un consensus, mais en tout cas, un vote majoritaire prévaudra. Le comité transmettra le nom du récipiendaire au président de la section PIE, normalement au moins 5 mois avant la date de la conférence, mais au moins 2 semaines avant la date annoncée de la réunion annuelle de novembre/décembre du conseil de la CSZ. Le président de la section invitera le candidat retenu et informera les candidats non retenus des résultats.

Le comité de reconnaissance s'efforcera d'avoir le nom d'un candidat de secours prêt à être transmis au président de la section au cas où le premier candidat ne pourrait accepter.

Le président du comité de reconnaissance veillera à ce que :

  • Les délibérations commencent en temps voulu pour laisser suffisamment de temps pour le processus de sélection.

  • Une liste des membres de la section PIE soit disponible pour les membres du comité. Cette liste peut être obtenue auprès du secrétaire de la CSZ.

  • Une liste des anciens lauréats du prix Wardle soit disponible pour les membres du comité.

  • Les objectifs de la section PIE soient considérés dans leur sens large et renforcés par la sélection du lauréat.

Nomination Deadline/Date Limite de Nominatio

 

Normally, October 1 each year. The Chair may accept late nominations but shall do so only if the Committee will have sufficient time to fairly evaluate nominations and reach a timely decision.

Normalement, le 1er octobre de chaque année. Le président peut accepter des nominations tardives, mais uniquement si le comité dispose de suffisamment de temps pour évaluer équitablement les nominations et prendre une décision en temps opportun.
 

Nomination Details
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