The Water Institute proudly congratulates Dr. Mark Servos on receiving the 2024 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop (CEW), Canada’s leading annual event in the field of ecological toxicology and related disciplines.
Formerly known as the Aquatic Toxicity Workshop (ATW), CEW recognized Dr. Servos for his exceptional and enduring contributions to Canadian ecotoxicology. This prestigious award highlights his significant impact on advancing ecotoxicological science in Canada. The award ceremony took place at the CEW on October 9, 2024, in downtown Kitchener, Ontario.
In his remarks, Dr. Servos shared a few key insights with attendees, encouraging collaboration, adaptability, and optimism in tackling future environmental challenges:
- “Collaborate. It’s worth the effort! We cannot address the wicked problems of the future in isolation… we need a team.”
- “Embrace change – Be prepared to seize opportunities.”
- “It’s alright to make mistakes” as long as we learn from them.
- “Remain optimistic. The world is full of opportunity. Create the future, don’t wait for it to happen.”
“I am grateful to the membership of CEW for this award, which highlights the importance of our collective work in protecting Canada’s ecosystems. I hope this recognition will inspire others to continue pushing the boundaries of environmental research,” said Servos.
Congratulations to Dr. Servos on this well-deserved recognition of his invaluable contributions to the field!