New Zealand Association of Scientists

Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2024 awards

The 2023 Awards were livestreamed (video below):

The New Zealand Association of Scientists makes the following annual awards to encourage public appreciation of scientific objectives, methods and achievements.

How to apply

Click on the award name for more information, application guidelines and a list of past winners.

Hill Tinsley Medal

Awarded for outstanding fundamental or applied research in the physical, natural or social sciences published by a scientist or scientists within 15 years of their PhD.

Shorland Medal

Awarded in recognition of major and continued contribution to basic or applied research that has added significantly to scientific understanding or resulted in significant benefits to society.

Marsden Medal

Awarded for a lifetime of outstanding service to the cause or profession of science, in recognition of service rendered to the cause or profession of science in the widest connotation of the phrase.

Cranwell Medal

Awarded to a practising scientist for excellence in communicating science to the general public in any area of science or technology.