The Berry Medal

The Leonard G. Berry Medal is awarded annually for distinguished service to the association. The award recognizes significant service to the Association in one or more areas that may include leadership or long-term service in an elected or appointed office or an important contribution(s) that enhances the mineral sciences in Canada or broadens the Canadian mineralogical perspective.

The medal is named after Leonard G. Berry (1914-1982), a founding member of the MAC, editor of The Canadian Mineralogist and its predecessor for 25 years and first winner of the MAC Past-Presidents’ medal. The medalist is chosen by a committee consisting of the two immediate past recipients of the medal and one member-at-large and is chaired by the Vice-President (ex officio). 

Nominations are encouraged from the membership at large. The nominations remain valid for two years and should be sent to:

Mineralogical Association of Canada Business Office by December 31st. 

office@mineralogicalassociation.ca

Rm 8006, Willet Green Miller Centre,
Laurentian University
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6

Previous Recipients: 

Andrew M. McDonald, 2025

Malcolm Back, 2021

Lee A. Groat, 2019

Jim Nicholls, 2016

Martine M. Savard, 2015

Bob and Fran Pinard, 2011

Iain Samson, 2008

Mati Raudsepp, 2006

Rob Raeside, 2005

Pierrette Tremblay, 2005

J. Douglas Scott, 2004

Gina Lecheminant, 2003

Robert T. Downs, 2002

Robert F. Martin, 2001

Norman M. Halden, 1999

Dorian G.W. Smith, 1998

J. Murray Duke, 1997

Sol Kaimaiu, 1996

Robert Gait, 1995

Ann Sabina, 1994

Louis J. Cabri, 1993

John L. Jambor, 1992

Richard A. Alcock, 1991

Joseph Anthony Mandarino, 1990

Guy Perreault, 1989

E.W.(Les) Nuffiel, 1988

Ron Graham, 1987