Awards

The ANZSMS recognises contributions to mass spectrometry by the awarding of three individual medals. These are separate and distinct, with different procedures and requirements for each award.


ANZSMS Medal

Physical Nature of the Award:
A gold-colored medal.

Specific wording of the Award:
The ANZSMS medal honors individuals deserving special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the biological, chemical, engineering, mathematical, medical, or physical sciences relating directly to the exploitation, application or development of mass spectrometry.

Rules for the Award:
  1. Eligibility:
    This senior award is open to Australian and New Zealand academic and industrial scientists and scientists of other nationality who have worked in Australia or New Zealand for an extended period (at least 15 years). Eligibility is not restricted to members of ANZSMS.
  2. Selection Committee:
    A sub-committee nominated by the Executive of the ANZSMS and including at least 3 distinguished international mass spectrometrists will be formed as the "selection committee". Selection must be made by this committee and comprise at least 6 scientists. The ANZSMS President or Nominee will usually chair the selection committee. The committee reserves the right not to make an award if none of the nominated candidates has sufficient merit.
  3. Nomination Information Required:
    Nominations for the medal must be submitted to the ANZSMS President and should include the following information:
    • Name
    • Curriculum Vitae including publication list.
    • A concise statement (no more than one page) of the nominee's contribution to research involving mass spectrometry, including their role in research training.
    The closing date for nominations is 12 months prior to the next ANZSMS conference.
  4. Frequency of the Award:
    The award is occasional with no more than once every two years. The ANZMS Medal will not be associated with any particular year or number.
  5. Announcement and Presentation of the Award:
    The announcement and presentation of the award will be made at the biennial meeting of the ANZSMS. The ANZSMS President will usually make the award.
  6. Requirements of the awardee:
    None.

Morrison Medal

Physical Nature of the Award:
A silver-colored medal.

Specific wording of the Award:
The Morrison Medal honors the contributions of Professor Jim Morrison to the development of mass spectrometry in Australia. It is awarded in recognition of significant achievements in an area of mass spectrometry. Consideration will be given to scientists with an international reputation and who have had an association in some way with Jim Morrison.

Rules for the Award:
  1. Eligibility:
    The award is restricted to mass spectrometrists who currently reside in Australia or New Zealand.
  2. Selection Committee:
    The Executive Committee of the ANZSMS is responsible for selecting the Morrison Medallist.
  3. Frequency of the Award:
    Awarded at each ANZSMS Conference.
  4. Announcement and Presentation of the Award:
    The announcement and presentation of the award will be made at the biennial meeting of the ANZSMS. The ANZSMS President will usually make the award.
  5. Requirements of the awardee:
    Required to present the Morrison lecture at the ANZSMS conference.

Bowie Medal

Physical Nature of the Award:
A bronze-colored medal with a certificate commemorating the award.

Specific wording of the Award:
The Bowie Medal honors excellence in research in any area of mass spectrometry by a young Australia or New Zealand researcher.

Rules for the Award:
  1. Eligibility:
    This early career award is open to graduates of any Australian or New Zealand tertiary institution, or current employees of any Australian or NZ research institution who are under the age of 45 years at the time of the award.
  2. Selection Committee:
    A sub-committee nominated by the Executive of the ANZSMS and including at least 3 distinguished international mass spectrometrists will be formed as the "selection committee". Selection must be made by this committee and comprise at least 6 scientists. The ANZSMS President or Nominee will usually chair the selection committee.
  3. Nomination Information Required:
    Nominations for the medal must be submitted to the ANZSMS President and should include the following information:
    • Name
    • Curriculum Vitae including publication list.
    • A concise statement (no more than one page) of the nominee's contribution to research involving mass spectrometry.
    The closing date for nominations is 12 months prior to the next ANZSMS conference.
  4. Frequency of the Award:
    The award is made every two years.
  5. Announcement and Presentation of the Award:
    The announcement and presentation of the award will be made at the biennial meeting of the ANZSMS. The ANZSMS President will usually make the award.
  6. Requirements of the awardee:
    Present a keynote lecture at the ANZSMS conference.

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