Logan Medal

The Logan Medal is the highest award of the Geological Association of Canada. Named after Sir William Edmond Logan, noted 19th-century Canadian geologist. It is presented annually to an individual for sustained distinguished achievement in Canadian earth science. [1]

There is also a Logan Medal of the arts, awarded by the Chicago Arts Institute.

Recipients

Source: Geological Association of Canada

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See also

References
  1. "Logan Medal". Geological Association of Canada. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
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