Awards

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

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Requirements of the Awardee
None.

ANZSMS Medallists

: Roger Summons (2023)

: Richard O’Hair (2021)

: Peter Derrick (2015)

: John Bowie (2011)

: Jim Morrison (2009)

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

Eligibility
The award is restricted to mass spectrometrists who currently reside in Australia or New Zealand.
Selection Committee
The Executive Committee of the ANZSMS is responsible for selecting the Morrison Medallist.
Frequency of the Award
Awarded at each ANZSMS Conference.
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.
Requirements of the awardee
Required to present the Morrison lecture at the ANZSMS conference.

Morrison Medallists

: Nicki Packer, Macquarie University (2025)

: Ute Roessner, Australian National University (2023)

: Gavin Reid, Melbourne University (2021)

: Christian Hartinger, Auckland University (2019)

: Kliti Grice, Curtin University (2017)

: Stephen Blanksby, QUT (2015)

: Noel Davies, University of Tasmania (2013)

: Evan Bieske, Melbourne University (2011)

: Peter Derrick, Massey University (2009)

: Richard O’Hair, Melbourne University (2007)

: Murray McEwan, Canterbury University (2005)

: Margaret Sheil, University of Wollongong (2003)

: Roger Summons, AGSO (2001)

: John Traeger, La Trobe University (1999)

: John Bowie, Adelaide University (1997)

: Bill Compston, ANU (1995)

: Tom Baer, UNC Chapel Hill (1994)

: John MacLeod, ANU (1992)

: Michael Guilhaus, UNSW (1990)

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

Eligibility
This mid-career award is open to graduates of any Australian or New Zealand tertiary institution, or current employees of any Australian or NZ research institute no more than 20 years since their highest academic qualification excluding career disruptions.
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.
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 ANZSMS president will call for nominations for the Bowie medal 6 - 12 months prior to the next ANZSMS conference.The deadline will be announced by the ANZSMS President via email and through the website.
Frequency of the Award
The award is made every two years.
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.
Requirements of the awardee
Present a keynote lecture at the ANZSMS conference.

Bowie Medallists

: Shane Ellis, University of Wollongong (2025)

: Oliver Jones, RMIT University (2023)

: Michelle Colgrave, Edith Cowan University/CSIRO (2021)

: W. Alex Donald, University of New South Wales (2019)

: Tara Pukala, University of Adelaide (2017)

: Adam Trevitt, University of Wollongong (2015)

: Andrew McAnoy, Defence Science & Technology Organization (2013)

: Gavin Reid, Michigan State University (2011)

: Steve Blanksby, University of Wollongong (2009)

Michael Guilhaus Research Award

Professor Michael Guilhaus was an innovative instrument designer who constructed, at the University of New South Wales in Sydney Australia, prototype orthogonal-acceleration time of flight mass spectrometers starting in the late 1980’s. This technological development, now widespread in commercial Quadrupole Time of Flight Instruments, was pioneered by Michael. In recognition of this, Michael was the inaugural recipient of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Mass Spectrometry (ANZSMS) Morrison Medal and was awarded the Curt Brunnée Award from the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation; the only Australian to be so-honoured.

A research award will be presented at the biennial conference of the ANZSMS, this time at ANZMS31 in 2027 in Sydney, to an early career researcher who principally works in Australia or New Zealand. The award is designed to support innovative research in the field of mass spectrometry. To be considered for the Michael Guilhaus Research Award, a researcher must provide a detailed research proposal with supporting documentation and submit an abstract to present their research at the next ANZSMS conference. In memory of Michael’s passion for instrument development, preference may be given to projects that involve instrument development or modification, but any application that proposes original science in the field of mass spectrometry will be considered for the award.

Frequency of the Award

The award is made at most every two years and subject to availability of funds.

Announcement and Presentation of the Award

The announcement and presentation of the award will be made at the biennial meeting of the ANZSMS. A representative from the financial sponsor for that year or ANZSMS President will usually present the award.

Award

The Michael Guilhaus Research Award will include a certificate of recognition, and AUD$5,000 paid to the recipient’s University, which is to be used for the proposed research. In accepting this award, the institution will agree not to charge overhead on the funds. The funds may be applied flexibly, including contributing to an existing project, supporting travel to another laboratory to access specialised instrumentation, or enabling exploration of new research directions.