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: March 1, 2023 (including all supporting documentation)
Extended Deadline: March 1, 2023 (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 members of the public, any member of CCHSBC, organizations and institutions.
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.
2019 Winner
2020 Winner
2021 Winner - Lytton Chinese History Museum, co-founder Lorna Fandrich
Situated on the grounds of a former Chinese Joss House which is recognised on the BC and Canadian Registers of Historic Places, the Lytton Chinese History Museum collects, preserves, and displays artifacts and photos of the vibrant Chinese community who once lived in the region from 1858 to 1928. In addition to the physical museum, Lorna has spent countless hours building a digital database of her entire collect of over 1600 pieces and made it available through the Museum's website, which has been noted as a valuable resource by scholars and has drawn interest from around the world.
2022 winner - mr. jeffery wong & the wong's benevolent association
Jeffrey and the Wongs' Benevolent Association have won for their longstanding collation, organization, and cataloging of their association's extensive archive of documents, correspondence, photographs and memorabilia pertaining to their family's long history in BC. Their project has helped generate interest from society members into their own history and highlighted the importance of taking care of a society's often ignored history. Their use of social media to highlight many of their interesting findings has brought increased awareness to the project and has highlighted the importance of the cultural history embedded in Vancouver's Chinatown and within the societies.