The New Zealand Association of Scientists makes the following annual awards:

• the Research Medal - View Recipients
• the Shorland Medal - View Recipients
• the Marsden Medal - View Recipients
• the Science Communicator Award - View Recipients

to encourage public appreciation of scientific objectives, methods and achievements. Follow the links for more information on the intent and the recipients of these medals and awards.

Nominations for 2012 awards

If you know a brilliant scientist, they may deserve an award. Nominations are sought through the year for the Marsden medal, Shorland medal, research medal, and the science communicator award. To be considered for an award in 2012, nominations must be sent before 30 July 2012. Full information on making nominations is available here.