Bowie Medal

Physical Nature of the Award

Specific wording of the Award

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.

Previous Bowie Medallists

2009

Stephen Blanksby