Over the years, Science World has benefited from the dedication and energy of key individuals who have played a significant role in ensuring our success. These individuals have been honoured by being named a Friend or Patron of Science World.
Science World Friends and Patrons
Friends of Science World
To be named a Friend of Science World is an honour bestowed on an individual who personifies the goal and aspirations of the Science World Society. The recipient is characterized by a love of science, a dedication to community service and a commitment to the evolution of British Columbia as an international centre of science and technology. Either through their activities on behalf of the Society and/or by the example they provide by their life’s achievements, the Friend has contributed significantly to the development of a science culture in our province. Our Friends are:
| Bryan Tisdall | 2018 |
| Trudi Coblenz | 2017 |
| Gordon Campbell | 2014 |
| Dr Ken Spencer | 2010 |
| Stan Hagen | 2009 |
| Dr John Pitts | 2006 |
| Dr Michael Smith | 1994 |
| Haig de B. Farris | 1992 |
| Barbara Brink | 1991 |
| Dr Cecil H. Green | 1990 |
Patrons of Science World
To be named a Patron of Science World is an honour bestowed by the members of the Science World Society. These volunteers or former employees have contributed in a significant way to the development of the Society. Science World thrives because it receives the collective energy, wisdom, time, financial resources and goodwill from leaders in the community we serve. Science World gratefully acknowledges the following leaders:
| Andrew Harries | 2018 | Peter Lige | 1999 |
| Nicole Geyer | 2018 | Fei Wong | 1999 |
| Bruce McLeod | 2017 | George Battye | 1998 |
| John Cairns | 2017 | Dr Sid Katz | 1999 |
| Dr Robin Louis | 2015 | Kevin O'Neill | 1998 |
| Dr Lindsay Machan | 2015 | Anthony Barke | 1997 |
| Peter J O'Callaghan | 2015 | Brian Canfield | 1997 |
| Jim Pickles | 2015 | Robert Carlisle | 1997 |
| Rich Simons | 2015 | Robert A Dickinson | 1997 |
| Dr Bruce Beairsto | 2014 | Danny Gaw | 1997 |
| Paul Geyer | 2014 | Dr Colin Jones | 1997 |
| Donna O'Neill | 2012 | Dr Maria Klawe | 1997 |
| Dr Andrew Wright | 2012 | Dr Elmer Froese | 1996 |
| Bruce Drake | 2011 | Nairn (Buz) Knott | 1996 |
| Stewart Ladyman | 2011 | Ron Woznow | 1996 |
| Morgan Sturdy | 2011 | Michael Francis | 1995 |
| Peggie Terry | 2011 | David Ingram | 1995 |
| Ross Mitchell | 2010 | Lucille Pacey | 1995 |
| Garry Rasmussen | 2010 | Larry Bell | 1993 |
| Trudi Coblenz | 2009 | John Fraser | 1993 |
| Caroline Jellinck | 2009 | Jane Hungerford | 1993 |
| Michael Lee | 2009 | Alex Klopfer | 1993 |
| Munro MacKenzie | 2009 | Nurjehan Mawani | 1993 |
| John Murphy | 2009 | Rudolph North | 1993 |
| Dr Ken Spencer | 2009 | Lynn Patterson | 1993 |
| Jeff Devins | 2008 | Don Risk | 1993 |
| Bob Weins | 2008 | Ron Stern | 1993 |
| Eileen Stewart | 2007 | Milton Wong | 1993 |
| Bill Bullis | 2006 | Dr John Wormsbecker | 1993 |
| Don Young | 2006 | Dr Harold Copp | 1992 |
| Stuart Culbertson | 2005 | Don Graham | 1992 |
| Chris Kelly | 2005 | John Pitts | 1992 |
| Dr Ron Marteniuk | 2005 | Dr Erich Vogt | 1991 |
| Anne Sutherland | 2005 | Hon. David C Lam | 1988 |
| Eric Kong | 2004 | Dr Gerhard Herzberg | 1987 |
| Victoria Withers | 2004 | Dr John Polyani | 1987 |
| Dr Lorne Whitehead | 2003 | Hon. Robert G. Rogers | 1987 |
| Dr Alan Pelman | 2001 | ||
| Drinda Scott | 2000 |
