German Studies Canada / Études Allemandes Canada (GSC/ÉAC) invites nominations for the Hermann Boeschenstein Medal for Exceptional Contributions to German Studies in Canada. While the call is issued every other year, the medal is awarded occasionally. The medal is inscribed “Hermann Boeschenstein (1900-1982): Teacher, Scholar, Humanitarian.” It is awarded to a person at a Canadian university who has made exceptional contributions to the advancement of research and teaching in the field of German language, literature, culture, and media in Canada; and who has served the profession, including the GSC/ÉAC (or the Canadian Association of University Teachers of German [CAUTG] as the organization preceding it), in exemplary manner. Please submit nominations to be considered in the current nomination round to the Chair of the Boeschenstein Medal Selection Committee, Professor Carrie Smith (carrie.smith@ualberta.ca) by 20 February 2026. Nominations must be accompanied by supporting documentation as outlined below. The Selection Committee will consider all nominations and report its decision to the GSC/ÉAC Board. The awardee will be announced at the biennial GSC/ÉAC conference in Edmonton in May 2026.
Supporting Documentation:
Please provide in one pdf-file the following documents – without informing the candidate of your nomination.
- Detailed Letter of Nomination by the principal nominator, who must be a faculty member at a Canadian institution and member of GSC. The letter should describe the nominee’s contributions as a teacher, scholar, and humanitarian and their regular exceptional contributions to the welfare of GSC/ÉAC and to the advancement of research and teaching in the field of German language, literature, culture, and media in Canada.
- Nominee’s current CV, including publications record (to be obtained from the departmental homepage or nominee’s department administration – not from the candidate).
- Any records indicating the nominee’s teaching effectiveness and educational leadership (which may include brief testimonials from former undergraduate and graduate students).
- Letters of Support – a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) from any of the following (individual or jointly signed letters accepted): Faculty colleagues; alumni; emeriti.