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Nominate top science teachers

APRIL 2009

Australia's Chief Scientist has encouraged nominations for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, saying the nation's leading scientific researchers and teachers should be as highly regarded as its top athletes.

Professor Penny Sackett said the awards program enabled the science and science education communities to gain public acknowledgement of the outstanding efforts of their colleagues.

''I strongly encourage Australia's scientists and science educators to nominate their colleagues for these prestigious prizes," Professor Sackett said.

''The best of our remarkable scientific researchers and teachers should be as well-known and celebrated as the best of our athletes.

"Science and science education play integral roles in enriching our lives through continuing economic, environment and social wellbeing and are the foundations for an innovative and prosperous Australia."

Each of the five awards comprises a gold or silver medallion, a lapel pin and a tax-exempt grant:

  1. Prime Minister's Prize for Science ($300,000)
  2. Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50,000)
  3. Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50,000)
  4. Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools ($50,000)
  5. Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools ($50,000).

Nominations close at 5 pm on May 8 and can be made online at the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research website external page (will open in a new window)

For more information phone (02) 6276 1264 or email pmprize@innovation.gov.au