Applications are now open for the 2022 Premier’s Science Awards and WA Science Hall of Fame, with Western Australia’s brightest minds in in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) invited to apply for this year’s Premier’s Science Awards and WA Science Hall of Fame.
Now in their 21st year, awards have been given to more than 100 of WA's best scientists, STEM students, educators and engagement initiatives, recognising the State's significant talent and capability to solve local and global problems.
This year sees a new category added to the prestigious awards; the HBF Mid-career Scientist category, which will recognise scientists who completed their highest degree between five and 15 years ago, who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields and are emerging science leaders.
The 2022 award categories are:
- Scientist of the Year ($50,000 prize);
- HBF Mid-career Scientist of the Year ($10,000 prize);
- Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year ($10,000 prize);
- ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year ($10,000 prize);
- Shell Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year ($10,000 prize); and
- Chevron Science Engagement Initiative of the Year ($10,000 prize).
Nominations are also open for the WA Science Hall of Fame, which was established in 2007 and recognises exceptional, lifelong contributions made by Western Australians to STEM.
Applications for the Premier's Science Awards and nominations for the Hall of Fame are open and close on April 26, 2022.
For more information, visit the Premier’s Science Awards page and the Premier’s Science Hall of Fame page.
