Nominate a researcher for Public Impact Award

From the Springboard Content Lab

Do you know a researcher who has made life better for Nova Scotians
and deserves the spotlight?

Research Nova Scotia wants your nominations for the 2025 Public Impact Award.

The award recognizes a researcher whose work has benefitted Nova Scotians by improving the economy, environment, healthcare system, or society.

Research Impact Award recognizes a research who has made a difference

The recipient is someone who has dedicated their research to the needs of society. They are solving a problem, managing a risk, or creating an opportunity for Nova Scotians.

Nominees can come from academia, a public research institution, government, or the private sector and do not have to have held Research Nova Scotia funding.

The 2025 Public Impact Award will be presented at the 23^rd Annual Discovery Awards later this year.

Winners to be announced at Discovery Awards

Discovery Awards, in support of Discovery Centre, celebrates outstanding innovators whose game changing achievements in science and technology put Nova Scotia at the forefront of global innovation.

Nomination deadline is May 15. Awards will be announced at the 23rd Annual Discovery Awards later this year.

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