[ASA] 2016 Page Medal - call for nominations

[Hill, Tanya]

Nominations are now open for the 2016 Berenice and Arthur Page Medal awarded for excellence in amateur astronomy. A call has gone out to all Australian astronomical societies inviting amateur astronomers to nominate for the award.

The prize is awarded every two years by the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) for scientific contributions by an amateur astronomer that have served to advance astronomy.

The winner will be announced during the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers (NACAA), which is to be held in Sydney from 25 to 28 March 2016. During the conference dinner the winner will be presented with the Medal along with one year’s free membership to the ASA.

**** The closing date for nominations is 30 November 2015. ****

Nominations by amateur astronomers are strongly encouraged, including self-nominations. However, please be aware that the award is specifically for scientific contributions that have served to advance astronomy. While it is appreciated that the amateur astronomical community benefits greatly from members’ organisational services, their popularisation of astronomy, and their proficiency in established astronomical techniques, these qualities are not applicable to the award’s criteria.

Nominations should include:

-          a detailed description of the candidate’s achievements, outlining as succinctly as possible the scientific results that the candidate has produced and the impact this has had on astronomy.

-          a covering letter giving the candidate’s full name, address and a brief summary of their association with astronomy and particular research interests.

-          supporting material such as copies of research papers, articles or books written by the candidate that substantiate their nomination.

Nominations should be sent to Dr Tanya Hill, ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator. Email nominations are preferable and should be sent to thill at museum.vic.gov.au<mailto:thill at museum.vic.gov.au>.

Nominations can also be submitted via:
          Dr Tanya Hill
          ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator
          Museum Victoria
          GPO Box 666
          Melbourne VIC 3001

Further information regarding the award, including the Conditions and Guidelines, and a list of past winners is available on the ASA website at http://asa.astronomy.org.au/page.html.

Details regarding the NACAA can be found at: http://www.nacaa.org.au/2016

regards,
Tanya


Dr Tanya Hill
Planetarium Manager | Senior Curator, Astronomy
Melbourne Planetarium, Scienceworks

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