Drs. Wallace B. & Madeline H. Chung Prize for Chinese Canadian Community Archiving
This prize is to recognize community members and/or institutions that have made important contributions to the collecting and safeguarding of historical objects significant to Chinese Canadian history. The number of awards may vary from year-to-year and will be decided annually.
Extended Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019 (including all supporting documentation)
Extended Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019 (including all supporting documentation)
General Information
The Drs. Wallace B. and Madeline H. Chung Prize in Chinese Canadian Community Archiving is administered and adjudicated by a committee appointed by the Board of Directors of the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of BC. Chaired by a CCHSBC board member, the committee is responsible for determining which nominees will be recognized with a prize. Multiple prizes may be awarded in a given year, although the prize may not necessarily be awarded every year.
This prize is named after Drs. Wallace and Madeline Chung, founding members of CCHSBC and collectors over their lives of the finest and most important collection in Chinese Canadian history. In 1999, the Chungs donated over 25,000 objects to the University of British Columbia, and helped safeguard a historical treasure for future generations. In recognition of the importance of the work of those who collect and protect documents, photographs, and other artifacts so that archives of Chinese Canadian heritage will not be lost, the Chung Prize for Chinese Canadian Community Archiving has been named in honour of the husband and wife team who created the most important collection in Chinese Canadian history.
This prize is named after Drs. Wallace and Madeline Chung, founding members of CCHSBC and collectors over their lives of the finest and most important collection in Chinese Canadian history. In 1999, the Chungs donated over 25,000 objects to the University of British Columbia, and helped safeguard a historical treasure for future generations. In recognition of the importance of the work of those who collect and protect documents, photographs, and other artifacts so that archives of Chinese Canadian heritage will not be lost, the Chung Prize for Chinese Canadian Community Archiving has been named in honour of the husband and wife team who created the most important collection in Chinese Canadian history.
Who can make nominations?
Nominations may be made by any member of CCHSBC, and a member may act as the official nominator for non-members who put together the material for nomination.
What supporting documents are required?
Nominations are to be accompanied by a description of the importance of a collection or of a collector or institution in created and saved materials important to Chinese Canadian history. Letters of support provided as evidence for the significance of the nominee are welcome to aid the adjudication committee although not necessary for a nomination to be considered.
2018 Winner - The Chinese Canadian Military Museum
The Chinese Canadian Military Museum has actively and engagingly researched, recognized and showcased the important role that Chinese Canadian veterans have contributed to the community and to Canada. Their exhibits and online resources have provided in-depth information on the contributions of Chinese Canadians during and after World War II, and the group's willingness to research, collect and share with visitors the unique stories of the more than 600 Chinese Canadians who fought in the Second World War has provided an important voice to those who have sacrificed for the country.