Established in memory of John Bradbury, remembered as one who inspired students and colleagues alike with his enthusiasm for understanding the world, and his commitment to improving the working conditions of ordinary people.
Awarded annually by the Department of Geography to a Master's student in Geography, alternately from McGill (even‑numbered years) and Simon Fraser (odd‑numbered years), whose thesis topic is related to John Bradbury's research interest in the economic geography of Canadian resource towns and international development, especially economic and social problems of resource town planning, economic restructuring, housing, class conflict and gender and work.
Established by Roger Warren, B.Com. 1955, to graduate students with strong academic standing whose research is in geographic information systems. Awarded to one or more students by GPS upon the recommendation of the Department of Geography.