ANZSMS Medal

Physical Nature of the Award

Specific wording of the Award

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.

Previous ANZSMS Medallists

2009

Jim Morrison