E. Bruce TREGUNNA Prize in Plant Physiology

Award descriptionA $450 prize, in memory of the late Dr. E. Bruce Tregunna, a member of the Department of Botany at the University of British Columbia from 1964 until his sudden death on September 13, 1975, has been endowed by his friends, colleagues, and former students. It is in recognition of one of Canada's outstanding young plant physiologists, who was held in high esteem both nationally and internationally. His honesty and integrity were combined with rare qualities of leadership and a friendly rapport that commanded the devotion and admiration of all who knew and worked with him. The award is made to an undergraduate student who has achieved an outstanding performance in Biology 351 and 352 and is made on the recommendation of the Department of Botany.