AWARDS
Recognising Excellence in Australian Science
Since its early days, the Royal Society of New South Wales has recognised the meritorious works of scientists in a number of fields through the award of medals and prizes, and arrangement of special lectures. These Awards are only given by the Society after careful and exhaustive consideration, recognizing the highest levels of scientific achievement.
Information on awards, including nomination details, should be obtained by contacting the Office.
The awards currently include the following (year first awarded):
· Archibald D Ollé Prize (1966)
· Clarke Memorial Medal (1878)
· Clarke Memorial Lectureship
· Edgeworth David Medal (1948)
· James Cook Medal (1947)
· Liversidge Lecture
· Poggendorff Lecture
· Pollock Memorial Lecture
· Walter Burfitt Prize (1929)
· Society's Medal (1884)
· Royal Society Scholarships (1999)
Previous awards which are no longer awarded include the:
· Eureka Prize for Interdisciplinary Research (2003)
· Society's Money Prize
The list of awards are based on records in the Journal and Proceedings v.93(1/2), p. 93--95; v.113(3/4), p. 106-109 and on a search of Annual Reports in later issues.