DATE: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:43:01 +1100
SUBJECT: Nominations for Berenice Page Medal now open

The following email has gone to amateur astronomical societies in  
Australia, but please copy it to any amateurs who you think may be  
interested:



It is my great pleasure to announce that nominations are now open for  
the 2010 Berenice Page Medal awarded to recognise excellence in  
amateur astronomy. The Berenice Page Medal was inaugurated by the  
Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) in 1972 in memory of Mrs  
Berenice Page, an exceptional amateur astronomer and foundation member  
of the Society. The prize is awarded every two years by the  
Astronomical Society of Australia for scientific contributions by an  
amateur astronomer that have served to advance astronomy. The winner  
is announced during the National Australian Convention of Amateur  
Astronomers (NACAA), which is to be held in in Canberra over the 2010  
Easter weekend, April 2-5.

**** The closing date for nominations is 16th of December, 2009. ****
I strongly encourage you to consider nominations from within your  
Society. However, please be aware that the award is specifically for  
scientific contributions that have served to advance astronomy. While  
the amateur astronomical community benefits greatly from members’  
organisational services, their popularisation of astronomy and their  
proficiency in established astronomical techniques, these qualities  
are not relevant to the award’s criteria. Self nominations are  
permitted.

Nominations must include:

	• a detailed description of the candidate’s achievements, outlining  
as succinctly as possible the scientific results that the candidate  
has produced and the impact this has had on astronomy.
	• a covering letter giving the candidate’s full name, address and a  
brief summary of their association with astronomy and particular  
research interests.
	• supporting material such as copies of papers, articles or books  
written by the candidate that substantiate their nomination.

Nominations should be addressed to:

Mr Pete Wheeler

Page Medal Nominations

ICRAR M468

The University of Western Australia

35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley

WA 6009



This information, the Conditions and Guidelines for the award, and a  
list of past winners is available on the ASA website at http://asa.astronomy.org.au/page.html 
.

Details regarding the NACAA can be found at: http://www.nacaa.org.au/2010/about



Regards and good luck!

Pete Wheeler

Outreach and Education Manager
International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research
Phone: 6488 7758
Email: pete.wheeler@uwa.edu.au
Web: www.icrar.org