Industrial Partnership Award. Awarded to a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow who presents a poster presentation of a research project that best demonstrates direct, relevant and timely gain to the Canadian Aquaculture.

Runner up- Industrial Partnership Award.

Best Poster Presentation Award. Awarded to a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow who presents an outstanding poster presentation of a research project that best addresses the AquaNet research principles of innovation, and reducing risk and uncertainty in Canadian aquaculture.

Runner up- Best Poster Presentation Award.
Stolt Sea Farm has also made an additional general sponsorship to AquaNet III.

Poster sessions support knowledge exchange, contribute toward the dissemination of aquaculture research and as well provide great networking opportunities.

This series provides a forum through which esteemed aquaculture experts can foster awareness and promote discussion of issues that are key to the long-term sustainability of Canadian aquaculture. Dr. Patrick Sorgeloos, Professor of Aquaculture, University of Ghent, Director of the Laboratory of Aquaculture & Artemia Reference Center, State University of Ghent, is the 2003 AquaNet Distinguished Lecturer.