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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;background:white">Nominations are now open for the following ASA prizes and the CLOSING DATE for all prizes is
</span><b><span lang="EN-US">Friday</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;background:white">
</span><b><span lang="EN-US">14 February 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US">Bok Prize </span></b><span lang="EN-US">for outstanding research in astronomy by an
<span class="spelle">Honours</span> or eligible <span class="grame">Masters</span> student<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US">Charlene Heisler Prize</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> for the most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy or closely related field<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US">Louise Webster Prize</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> for outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US">Anne Green Prize</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> for a significant advance or accomplishment by a mid-career scientist<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US">Emerging Leaders in Astronomy Software Development Prize</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> (sponsored by ARDC) for outstanding contributions to the development of open-source software by an early career researcher.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US">Peter McGregor Prize </span></b><span lang="EN-US">awarded every 3 years for exceptional achievement or innovation in astronomical instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Nominations should be emailed to the ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator, Tanya Hill:
<a href="mailto:thill@museum.vic.gov.au">thill@museum.vic.gov.au</a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">All nominations received will be acknowledged with a confirmation email. If a confirmation email is not received within 2 business days, please contact the Prizes and Awards Coordinator.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The ASA is strongly committed to improving the representation and status of women in astronomy. The goal of the Society is that female candidates
 should comprise at least 40% of the nominations for each prize and we acknowledge the support of institutions for helping to achieve this. The fraction of female candidates nominated for each prize across the previous five years is included below.<b><span style="background:white"> <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;background:white">A reminder that tax-deductible donations to support the Prizes can be made to the Foundation for the Advancement of Astronomy
 (FAA) and we greatly appreciate your generosity: <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/5vu-CROND2ugPExR7s9fgI1rOKu?domain=asa.wildapricot.org">
https://asa.wildapricot.org/Donate</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Bok Prize - </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/K9RICVARKgCPj3Y5OtzhlIE1Tfj?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">https://asa.astronomy.org.au/prizes_and-grants/prizes-awards/bok-prize/</a>  </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For most outstanding <span class="spelle">
Honours</span>/<span class="grame">Masters</span> thesis in astronomy or a closely related field. Eligible
<span class="grame">Masters</span> students are those who have entered their <span class="spelle">
Masters</span> degree directly from a 3 year undergraduate degree (without undertaking an
<span class="spelle">Honours</span> year). </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">All degree requirements must have been completed in 2024</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Each Australian University can submit a maximum of two nominations per year (unless a special case can be made for an additional nomination).
</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Nominations must be endorsed by the Head of the nominee's academic unit, in consultation with their academic staff. The Head should also certify that the nominee's degree requirements were completed in 2024.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Nominations must be submitted by the candidate’s supervisor.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 60% (2024), 18% (2023), 67% (2022), 46% (2021), 38% (2020)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Charlene Heisler Prize<span style="background:white"> -
</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Z8fCCXLW2mUM72Wqphks2IWgYbE?domain=ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com">https://asa.astronomy.org.au/prizes_and-grants/prizes-awards/charlene-heisler-prize/</a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy or a closely related field. The PhD thesis must have been accepted (but not necessarily conferred) by an Australian university during 2024.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Each Australian University can submit a maximum of two nominations per year (unless a special case can be made for an additional nomination).
</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Nominations must be endorsed by the Head of the nominee’s academic unit, in consultation with their academic staff. The Head should also certify that the nominee’s degree requirements were completed in 2024.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Nominations must be submitted by the <span class="spelle">
candidate’s</span> supervisor.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 11% (2024), 38% (2023), 42% (2022), 18% (2021), 45% (2020)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Louise Webster Prize<span style="background:white"> -
</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rMkrCZY1Nqionl0DOFPuEIBZnHt?domain=ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com">https://asa.astronomy.org.au/prizes_and-grants/prizes-awards/louise-webster-prize/</a> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career, based on the scientific impact of a single research paper (within astronomy or a closely related field), which has the nominee as first author.
</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The nominee must have had their PhD conferred within five years prior to the nomination deadline (acceptable leaves of absence from active research will be taken into consideration when determining eligibility).</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The nominee must be an ASA member. There are no restrictions on how long the membership has been held.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 25% (2024), 50% (2023), 50% (2022), 80% (2021), 50% (2020)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Anne Green Prize<span style="background:white"> -
</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/P9uGC2xMQziEo1gRnF0F2I50Wn0?domain=ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com">https://asa.astronomy.org.au/prizes_and-grants/prizes-awards/anne-green-prize/</a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For a significant advance or accomplishment by a mid-career scientist,  based on a nominated body of work that supports the scientific accomplishment and the subsequent impact of the research (within astronomy or a closely
 related field). </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The nominated body of work must have been published in refereed scientific journals, appearing in final published form within 5 years prior to the nomination deadline (acceptable leaves of absence from active research
 will be taken into consideration when determining eligibility).</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The nominee must have had their PhD conferred 5 to 15 years prior to the nomination deadline (acceptable leaves of absence from active research will be taken into consideration when determining eligibility).</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The nominee is required to have been an ASA member for at least two years prior to nomination for the
<span class="grame">award</span></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 33% (2024), 29% (2023), 33% (2022), 29% (2021), 40% (2020)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Emerging Leaders in Astronomy Software Development<span style="background:white"> -
</span></span></b><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/eOuTC4QOPEi7AgqmLFXI5I4UCzf?domain=ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com">https://asa.astronomy.org.au/prizes_and-grants/prizes-awards/astronomy-software-development-prize/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">This prize is sponsored by ARDC for outstanding contributions to the development of open-source software by an early career researcher,
<span style="background:white">defined as a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher that does not have a permanent/faculty position. There are no post-PhD time limit restrictions.</span></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The astronomy software - such as new utilities tools, applications, libraries,
<span class="grame">modules</span> or frameworks - must have been developed as part of one specific project within 5 years prior to the nomination deadline.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The software must have been intended to be used widely, to have been distributed with an open-source license and is being actively maintained.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">Nominations that contribute to a team-based effort are eligible for the
<span class="grame">Prize</span> but the nomination should clearly show evidence and delineation of the individual contribution made by the nominee.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The nominee must have been funded or supported by Australian Funders or Institutions, or must have resided in Australia or been affiliated with
<span class="grame">a</span> Australian Institute when the software was developed or their contribution was made.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">The nominee must be an ASA member.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt">Nominations must be submitted using the Stage 1 submission form available on the Prize website.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white">
<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 50% (2024), 25% (2023)
</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Peter McGregor Prize
<span style="background:white">- </span></span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;background:white"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PB07C5QPXJiWYE2xqhjSjIkSp5H?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au/">https://asa.astronomy.org.au/prizes_and-grants/prizes-awards/peter-mcgregor-prize/</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For exceptional achievement or innovation in astronomical instrumentation.
</span><span style="color:black">The award is made to an individual or team for the design, invention or improvement of astronomical instrumentation and associated software techniques that have enabled significant advances in any areas of astronomy.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">best wishes,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Dr Tanya Hill (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Senior Curator, Astronomy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU">Melbourne Planetarium, Scienceworks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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