2024 Call For Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Berenice and Arthur Page Medal awarded for excellence in amateur astronomy. The prize is awarded every two years by the Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) for scientific contributions by an amateur astronomer that have served to advance astronomy. The winner will be announced at the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers (NACAA), to be held March 29 – April 1, 2024 in Parkes and hosted by the Central West Astronomical Society. The winner is presented with the Medal along with Honorary Associate membership of the ASA. The closing date for nominations is Friday 24 November, 2023. Nominations are strongly encouraged, including self-nominations. 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 applicable to the award’s criteria. 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 sent to Dr Tanya Hill, ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator, via email: thill at museum.vic.gov.au Further information is available on the ASA website https://asa.astronomy.org.au/prizes_and-grants/prizes-awards/page-medal Best wishes, Dr Tanya Hill (she/her) Senior Curator, Astronomy Melbourne Planetarium, Scienceworks Museums Victoria