34 of Western Australia's scientists, STEM educators, students and engagement programs have been selected as finalists in the 2024 Premier's Science Awards.
Now in its 23rd year, the program recognises outstanding achievements in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) within WA across 8 award categories with prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
This year's awards introduced 2 Educator of the Year categories, developed to acknowledge the significant contributions made to enrich student engagement in STEM from Primary to Tertiary studies.
The 2024 Premier’s Science Awards will also, for the first time, include a People’s Choice Award, where members of the public are invited to vote for their favourite scientist, educator or initiative.
Winners across all award categories and the People's Choice Award will be announced at the 2024 Premier’s Science Awards ceremony on Monday 19 August 2024.
To cast a vote on your favourite scientist, educator or initiative, visit the People’s Choice Award page.
Scientist of the Year Finalists
Show moreProfessor Jacqueline Batley
The University of Western Australia
Professor Aleksandra Filipovska
The University of Western Australia and Telethon Kids Institute
John Curtin Distinguished Professor Sharon Parker
Curtin University
Professor Markus Schlaich
The University of Western Australia – Royal Perth Hospital and RPH Research Foundation
Mid-Career Scientist of the Year Finalists
Show moreProfessor Morten Erik Allentoft
Curtin University
Associate Professor Elisabete da Cunha
International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, The University of Western Australia
Associate Professor Gianina Ravenscroft
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia
Associate Professor Sascha Schediwy
The University of Western Australia
Early Career Scientist of the Year Finalists
Show moreDr Eleanor Dunlop
Deakin University and Curtin University
Dr Lucy Furfaro
The University of Western Australia
Dr Pamela Laird
Telethon Kids Institute
Dr Kieran Mulroney
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia
Dr David Preece
Curtin University
Dr Neil Robinson
The University of Western Australia
Student Scientist of the Year Finalists
Show moreStephanie Enkel
Telethon Kids Institute and The University of Western Australia
Somayra Mamsa
The University of Western Australia
Nicola Principe
The University of Western Australia
Tamara Veselinović
Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia
Aboriginal STEM Student of the Year Finalists
Show moreBrodie O’Breza
Curtin University
Jaida Penny
Telethon Kids Institute and The University of Western Australia
Amos Dinny Tjampitjinpa Smith
The University of Western Australia
Dakota Winter
The University of Western Australia
STEM Educator of the Year (Schools) Finalists
Show moreNathan Curnow
John Curtin College of the Arts
Annabel Kanakis
Bunbury Catholic College
Dr Roslyn London
Balga Senior High School
Larissa Waghorn
South Thornlie Primary School
Stephen Warwick
Ashdale Secondary College
STEM Educator of the Year (Tertiary)
Show moreAssociate Professor Zoe Richards
Curtin University and Western Australian Museum
Dr Pejman Rowshan Farzad
The University of Western Australia
Dr Alexandra Yeung
Curtin University
Science Engagement Initiative of the Year Finalists
Show moreAustralian Marine Debris Initiative
Tangaroa Blue Foundation
Broome Festival of STEM
Telethon Kids Institute
Einstein-First
The University of Western Australia
Seeds for Snapper
Ozfish Unlimited - Fremantle Chapter
