The J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal is an award of the
Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC; french: Société royale du Canada, SRC), also known as the Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada (French: ''Académies des arts, des lettres et des sciences du Canada''), is the senior national, bil ...
"for outstanding work in the history of Canada." It was established in 1927, endowed by the Canadian geologist and amateur historian
Joseph Burr Tyrrell
Joseph Burr Tyrrell, FRSC (November 1, 1858 – August 26, 1957) was a Canadian geologist, cartographer, and mining consultant. He discovered dinosaur (''Albertosaurus sarcophagus'') bones in Alberta's Badlands and coal around Drumheller in 1884 ...
. The medal is awarded every two years if there is a suitable candidate. The award consists of a gold plated silver medal.
Recipients
See also
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List of history awards
This list of history awards covers notable awards given to persons, a group of persons, or institutions, for their contribution to the study of history. It is organized by region. The entries name the prize and sponsoring organization, give notes ...
References
Canadian non-fiction literary awards
Awards established in 1927
1927 establishments in Canada
History awards
Royal Society of Canada
External links
RSC Medals & Awards - Past Award Winners{{Royal Society of Canada