G. Gary Runka Award in Agricultural Soil Science

For an undergraduate or graduate student in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at UBC Vancouver in good academic standing who is engaged in field studies focused on soils or land use related to agriculture and integrated resource management. Preference is given to candidates whose field project focuses on biophysical information, land capability interpretation, and transfer of soil science knowledge to enhance agriculture and sustainable rural communities.

The award is $1,000 from an endowment established by family, professional colleagues, and friends of G. Gary Runka [BSc. Ag (Soils), 1961], whose work in land inventory and integrated resource management shaped British Columbia land use policy. Graduate recipients are selected in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

There is no separate application.