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While we recently unveiled the Core77 Design Awards Trophy in anticipation of our live jury announcements, I came across another award design by Greg Durrell. He's designed everything from poster campaigns to workers' uniforms for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, not to mention this beautiful award for Canadian athletes (in conjunction withJames Lee and Ben Hulse). Clearly reminiscent of that year's medals in form, the Terry Fox award is given to athletes whom possess "determination and humility in the face of adversity." Durrell best describes the materials behind the award himself:

The award was made out of a combination of Western Yew wood and nickle. The Yew tree was specially chosen because a chemical found in its bark is currently undergoing research for cancer fighting properties. The choice to use a combination of natural and artificial materials was a reference to how Terry ran on an artificial leg. The undulating form of the design is inspired by Canada's landscapes and shares a similar style to the medals, trays and podium.

Two of these awards were given to athletes, while a third was given to Terry Fox's family. Although the award itself seems rather cumbersome to grasp, I am amazed at how well the two materials blend and hold together, creating this rustic but organic design.