CAP-COMP Peter Kirkby Memorial Medal

The CAP-COMP Peter Kirkby Memorial Medal recognizes outstanding service to Canadian physics. The medal honours contributions that strengthen the Canadian physics community, enhance the profession of physical scientists, improve public communication of physics, or make physics more attractive as a career. It commemorates Peter Kirkby's legacy of advocacy and professionalism in physics.

Medal and formal recognition by the Canadian Association of Physicists.

Nominees are individuals who have provided outstanding service to the CAP, COMP, or the Canadian physics community, through leadership, organisation, policy, communication, outreach, mentorship or equivalent service.

Candidates are nominated through the CAP Recognition Nomination System; inquiries may be sent to programs@cap.ca.