CONFERENCES & EVENTS - AquaNet V
Presentation Awards

Building research capacity within the aquaculture sector through knowledge and technology exchange and the continued training of highly qualified aquaculture personnel are key goals of AquaNet. AquaNet graduate students and post-doctoral fellows attending AquaNet V, the fifth annual general research conference of AquaNet, will make oral or poster presentations of their current research findings. These presentation sessions are an opportunity to share research results and receive valuable feedback from a diverse audience.

The following poster and oral presentation awards were presented during AquaNet V:

1. Executive Scientific Director Award
   
   Presented to the individual whose presentation best exemplifies the underlying research principles of AquaNet: evidence-based management of risk, promotion of innovation and respect for traditional and local knowledge. ($300)
   
   Award winner: Amelia Grant (The University of British Columbia)
   
   
2. Best Poster Presentation Award (1^st and 2^nd Prizes)
   
   Awarded to a graduate student OR post-doctoral fellow whose poster presentation of a current research project best addresses AquaNet’s research principles of innovation and reducing risk and uncertainty in Canadian aquaculture and effectively communicates research approach and findings.
   
   

   	Sponsor:
   1st Place - $300 Award winner: Matt LeMay (University of Guelph)
   2nd Place - $200 Award winner: Aaron Bennett (University of New Brunswick - Saint John)

3. Poster Presentation Industrial Partnership Award (1^st and 2^nd Prizes)
   
   Awarded to a graduate student OR post-doctoral fellow whose poster presentation of a current research project best demonstrates direct, relevant and timely gain to the Canadian aquaculture industry.
   

   	Sponsor:
   1st Place - $300 Award winner: Tim Burnley (University of Prince Edward Island)
   2nd Place - $200 Award winner: Nick Tribble (University of Prince Edward Island)

   
   
4. Best Oral Presentation Award (1^st and 2^nd Prizes)
   
   Awarded to a graduate student OR post-doctoral fellow whose oral presentation of a current research project best addresses AquaNet’s research principles of innovation and reducing risk and uncertainty in Canadian aquaculture and effectively communicates research approach and findings.
   

   	Sponsor:
   1st Place - $300 Award winner: Gregor Reid (University of Guelph)
   2nd Place - $200 Award winner: Olivier D'Amours (Université Laval)

   
   
5. Oral Presentation Industrial Partnership Award (1^st and 2^nd Prizes)
   
   Awarded to a graduate student OR post-doctoral fellow whose oral presentation of a current research project best demonstrates direct, relevant and timely gain to the Canadian aquaculture industry.
   

   	Sponsor:
   1st Place - $300 Award winner: Diego Ibarra (Dalhousie University)
   2nd Place - $200 Award winner: Amelia Grant (The University of British Columbia)	Taplow Feeds

   
   
6. Peer Choice Award (Best Oral) - judged by fellow GS/PDF
   
   Awarded to a graduate student OR post-doctoral fellow whose oral presentation of a current research project is deemed by his/her peers to best address AquaNet’s research principles of innovation and reducing risk and uncertainty in Canadian aquaculture and effectively provides an overview of the research, research findings and sectoral relevance and impact. (Plaque award)
   
   Award winner: Terralynn Lander (Dalhousie University)
   
   
7. Peer Choice Award (Best Poster) - judged by fellow GS/PDF
   
   Awarded to a graduate student OR post-doctoral fellow whose poster presentation of a current research project is deemed by his/her peers to best address AquaNet’s research principles of innovation and reducing risk and uncertainty in Canadian aquaculture and effectively provides an overview of the research, research findings and sectoral relevance and impact. (Plaque award)
   
   Award winner: John Ku (Dalhousie University)