Award categories
These annual awards recognise South Australian individuals and teams that have demonstrated leadership in scientific excellence and innovation across the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) Research and Innovation Value Chain.
Awards for Science Excellence
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South Australian Scientist of the Year Award:
Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in any STEMM field. The Scientist of the Year will also have made an outstanding contribution in providing leadership that has inspired others.
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PhD Research Excellence Award:
This award recognises recent PhD graduates with outstanding achievement in their STEMM field and strong potential to contribute to industry or enterprises in the state.
Excellence in Collaborative Innovation
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Open to teams currently working in South Australia who through cross-sector collaboration, have developed new-to-world, new-to-Australia, or new-to-industry products, processes or services that has resulted in positive economic, social, or environmental outcomes.
South Australian Mid-Career STEMM Professional of the Year
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Awarded to an individual at mid-career level from any sector who has demonstrated research and innovation excellence in STEMM. The South Australian Mid-Career STEMM Professional demonstrates capabilities in leadership and collaboration, and translational outcomes from their work.
Awards for Innovation in STEMM Teaching
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STEMM Educator of the Year (two awards):
The STEMM Educator of the Year Award recognises effective teachers who are critical to successful STEMM education. The STEMM Educator of the Year is awarded in the following sub-categories:-
School Teaching
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Tertiary Teaching
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