Dr. Douglas A. Mead Memorial Award

Awarded to a full-time or part-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Natural Resources Management. Priority will go to students in years 2 to 4 of their program who demonstrate personal commitment to principles of natural resource preservation, who have
achieved strong academic standing in their studies to date, and who have financial need. Preference is given to students who are Canadian or United States citizens.

Established in honour of Dr. Douglas A. Mead (1941-2023) by his wife, Judy, in 2025. Doug studied Forestry at the University of Michigan before starting his career in the US Forest Service. He became an Assistant Professor of Forestry at Penn State University, then an Associate Professor of Forestry at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus in 1974. He ultimately earned his PhD in Resource Planning at the University of Missouri in 1981. He moved on to be Shell Canada’s Senior Environmental Scientist for 20 years, retiring in 2002. He was recognized as one of the industry’s leading experts on the establishment of protected areas and the protection of biodiversity. A passionate outdoorsman, Doug was an avid hunter, fisherman, and all-around explorer, who passed on his values to his three children and many friends. He wished to establish an award at Lakehead University to support deserving students who would carry on his legacy of caring for, preserving, and enjoying the natural world.