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Nominations are now open for the 2009 Western Australian Science Awards (previously known as the Premiers Science Awards).

Further information : Department of Commerce website
Previous winners : Past winners webpage
Nominations close : July 31st 2009

These awards honour the outstanding and groundbreaking achievements of Western Australia's science and innovation community and recognise the important role of science in Western Australia.

"Young Scientist of the Year Award" $10,000.
"This award acknowledges an individual scientist under the age of 35 who has demonstrated excellence in a field of science, science research or technological advancement in Western Australia"

"Scientist of the Year Award" $50,000
This award acknowledges an individual scientist over the age of 35 who has demonstrated excellence in a field of science, science research or technological advancement in Western Australia over the past 10 years.

"Science outreach program of the year" $10,000
This award recognises an individual, group or organisation for an outstanding and innovative program of science outreach delivered within the past year. The program should increase public engagement and awareness of science and the value of scientific knowledge in the Western Australian community.

NOMINATION
To register your interest in being nominated or in nominating someone else, please contact Rochelle Fleming in UWA's Research Development Office, who is coordinating UWA nominations, with a copy to ECM Research Development Officer, Debbie Thackray .

For help with development of applications please contact Debbie Thackray .