[ASA] ASA Prizes now open for nominations - closing date: FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY

[Tanya Hill]

Nominations are now open for the following ASA prizes and the CLOSING DATE for all prizes is Friday 14 February 2025.

  *   Bok Prize for outstanding research in astronomy by an Honours or eligible Masters student
  *   Charlene Heisler Prize for the most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy or closely related field
  *   Louise Webster Prize for outstanding research by a scientist early in their post-doctoral career
  *   Anne Green Prize for a significant advance or accomplishment by a mid-career scientist
  *   Emerging Leaders in Astronomy Software Development Prize (sponsored by ARDC) for outstanding contributions to the development of open-source software by an early career researcher.
  *   Peter McGregor Prize awarded every 3 years for exceptional achievement or innovation in astronomical instrumentation.
Nominations should be emailed to the ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator, Tanya Hill: thill at museum.vic.gov.au<mailto:thill at museum.vic.gov.au>
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.
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.
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: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/5vu-CROND2ugPExR7s9fgI1rOKu?domain=asa.wildapricot.org

Bok Prize - https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/K9RICVARKgCPj3Y5OtzhlIE1Tfj?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au
For most outstanding Honours/Masters thesis in astronomy or a closely related field. Eligible Masters students are those who have entered their Masters degree directly from a 3 year undergraduate degree (without undertaking an Honours year).

  *   All degree requirements must have been completed in 2024
  *   Each Australian University can submit a maximum of two nominations per year (unless a special case can be made for an additional nomination).
  *   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.
  *   Nominations must be submitted by the candidate's supervisor.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 60% (2024), 18% (2023), 67% (2022), 46% (2021), 38% (2020)
Charlene Heisler Prize - https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/iV3mCWLVXkUywOVPlcKi3IoQVp_?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Z8fCCXLW2mUM72Wqphks2IWgYbE?domain=ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com>
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.

  *   Each Australian University can submit a maximum of two nominations per year (unless a special case can be made for an additional nomination).
  *   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.
  *   Nominations must be submitted by the candidate's supervisor.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 11% (2024), 38% (2023), 42% (2022), 18% (2021), 45% (2020)
Louise Webster Prize - https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/d9tvCYW8Noc6oMwNGtMtqIxHLcl?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rMkrCZY1Nqionl0DOFPuEIBZnHt?domain=ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com>
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.

  *   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).
  *   The nominee must be an ASA member. There are no restrictions on how long the membership has been held.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 25% (2024), 50% (2023), 50% (2022), 80% (2021), 50% (2020)
Anne Green Prize - https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/IPEfC1WLPxcEw3lkvFyCvIVidm6?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/P9uGC2xMQziEo1gRnF0F2I50Wn0?domain=ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com>
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).

  *   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).
  *   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).
  *   The nominee is required to have been an ASA member for at least two years prior to nomination for the award
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 33% (2024), 29% (2023), 33% (2022), 29% (2021), 40% (2020)
Emerging Leaders in Astronomy Software Development - https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qMbqC3QNPBiRYqOGLCOHLIQzWFU?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/eOuTC4QOPEi7AgqmLFXI5I4UCzf?domain=ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com>
This prize is sponsored by ARDC for outstanding contributions to the development of open-source software by an early career researcher, defined as a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher that does not have a permanent/faculty position. There are no post-PhD time limit restrictions.

  *   The astronomy software - such as new utilities tools, applications, libraries, modules or frameworks - must have been developed as part of one specific project within 5 years prior to the nomination deadline.
  *   The software must have been intended to be used widely, to have been distributed with an open-source license and is being actively maintained.
  *   Nominations that contribute to a team-based effort are eligible for the Prize but the nomination should clearly show evidence and delineation of the individual contribution made by the nominee.
  *   The nominee must have been funded or supported by Australian Funders or Institutions, or must have resided in Australia or been affiliated with a Australian Institute when the software was developed or their contribution was made.
  *   The nominee must be an ASA member.
  *   Nominations must be submitted using the Stage 1 submission form available on the Prize website.
Percentage of female nominations in previous years: 50% (2024), 25% (2023)
Peter McGregor Prize - https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/PB07C5QPXJiWYE2xqhjSjIkSp5H?domain=asa.astronomy.org.au
For exceptional achievement or innovation in astronomical instrumentation. 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.

  *   The nominee or leader of the team must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or the nominated work must have been primarily carried out for or by an Australian institution.

best wishes,
Tanya

Dr Tanya Hill (she/her)
Senior Curator, Astronomy
Melbourne Planetarium, Scienceworks
Museums Victoria
Please note my usual work days are: Tuesdays - Fridays


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