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ASEG AWARDS -NOMINATION GUIDELINES March 2008

GENERAL INFORMATION

Nominations must be specific as to which award is being sought. Non-specific nominations will not be considered.
Nominations are only current for each nomination period before the next Conference. Nominations for a subsequent Conference will need to be resubmitted in full with relevant updated material.

1.1 ASEG Gold Medal

“For exceptional and highly significant distinguished contributions to the science and practice of geophysics by a member, resulting in wide recognition within the geoscientific community.”

Selection Criteria

Must be a member of the ASEG.

Number and Frequency of award:

Maximum one award per ASEG Conference if suitable nomination accepted.

Method of Nomination and Selection.

Nominations can be from any member of the ASEG. The nominations are to be supported by a seconder and should include all relevant supporting documentation. This documentation should be supplied in electronic form to the Chair of the H&A Committee. The H&A committee will consider the nominations and make their recommendations to the Federal Executive for a final decision. Nominations are to be received no later than two months prior to the next conference.

Nature of Award.

An engraved, gold-plated medal.
Free lifetime membership
A framed certificate signed by the President and a member of the H & A Committee.

Presentation.

Presented at the Plenary Session

1.2 Honorary Membership

“For distinguished contributions by a member to the profession of exploration geophysics and to the ASEG over many years.”

Selection Criteria

Requires at least 20 years as a member of the ASEG.

Number and Frequency of award:

There is no specified limit. In practice, generally no more than two at each conference.

Method of Nomination and Selection.

Nature of Award.

Framed certificate signed by the President and a member of the H & A Committee.
Free lifetime membership.

Presentation.

Presented at the Plenary Session is preferred. If not possible, then at Conference Dinner

1.3 Grahame Sands Award

“For innovation in applied geophysics through a significant practical development of benefit to Australian exploration geophysics in the field of instrumentation, data acquisition, interpretation or theory.”

Inaugurated 1986

Selection Criteria

Does not have to be a member of the ASEG.

Number and Frequency of award:

Maximum one award per Conference if a suitable nomination is accepted.

Method of Nomination and Selection.

Nature of Award.

Framed certificate signed by the President and a member of the H & A Committee.
A cash award. The amount of this award has traditionally been A$2500 but this can be decided by the H&A committee depending on the earnings of the trust fund. The funds supporting this award were raised by donations to a trust fund and are held in a separate account from other ASEG funds.

Presentation.

Presented at the Plenary Session

1.4 Lindsay Ingall Memorial Award

“For the promotion of geophysics to the wider community.”

Inaugurated 2000

Selection Criteria

The award is intended for an Australian resident or former resident for the promotion of geophysics, (including but not necessarily limited to applications, technologies or education), within the non-geophysical community, including geologists, geochemists, engineers, managers, politicians, the media or the general public.
Does not have to be a geophysicist or a member of the ASEG.

Number and Frequency of the Award

Maximum of one award per each Conference if a suitable nomination is accepted.

Method of Nomination and Selection

Nominations can be from any member of the ASEG supported by letter by at least four other geoscientists who are members of an Australian geoscience body (eg GSA, AusIMM, AIG, IAH, ASEG or similar). The nominations are to be supported by a seconder and should include all relevant supporting documentation. This documentation should be supplied in electronic form to the Chair of the H&A Committee. The H&A committee will consider the nominations and make their recommendations to the Federal Executive for a final decision. Nominations are to be received no later than two months prior to the next conference.

Nature of Award

Framed certificate signed by the President and a member of the H & A Committee.

Presentation

Preferably at the Plenary Session Ceremony. To be agreed with the relevant COC.

1.5 Early Achievement Award

Inaugurated 2007

“For significant contributions to the profession by way of publications in Exploration Geophysics or similar reputable journals by a member under 36 years of age.”

Selection Criteria

Must be a member in good standing and under 36 years of age.
Must have graduated for at least 3 years.
Must attend and present a paper at the Conference at which the award will be presented.

Number and Frequency of Award

Maximum of one award per each Conference if a suitable nomination is accepted.

Method of Nomination and Selection

Nature of Award

Cash award. Currently $2,000.
Framed certificate signed by the President and a member of the H & A Committee.
Complimentary registration at the relevant Conference.

Presentation

At the relevant Conference.

2. SERVICE AWARDS

These awards are recommended by the State Branches and/ or the Federal Executive. These branches have to be reminded to do this at least three months before the conference.

2.1 ASEG Service Medal

“For outstanding and distinguished service by a member in making major contributions to the shaping and the sustaining of the Society and the conduct of its affairs over many years.”

Inaugurated 1998

Selection Criteria:

Must have been a member of the ASEG for a significant and sustained period of time.
Honorary Members are not eligible.
Should at some stage have been at least one of the following: Federal President, Treasurer or Secretary State President Conference Chairman Standing Committee Chairman Editor of Exploration Geophysics or Preview

Number and Frequency of awards:

Maximum one award per each ASEG Conference if a suitable nomination is accepted.

Method of Nomination.

State Branch Committees to solicit nominations from their members and to then recommend nominees by designated deadline (Three months before Conference) to the Chair of the H & A Committee. Federal Executive may also make recommendations (e.g., of a member such as the EG editor who may not normally be part of state branch activities).

Method of Selection

Nominations are to be forwarded to the Chair of the H & A Committee to select and recommend potential recipients to Federal Executive for ratification.

Nature of Award.

Engraved silver plated medal.
Framed certificate signed by the President and a member of the H & A Committee.

Presentation.

Preferably presented at the Conference Dinner

2.2 ASEG Service Certificate

“For distinguished service by a member to the ASEG, through involvement in and contribution to State Branch committees, Federal Committees, Conferences or Publications.”

Inaugurated 1998

Selection Criteria:

Must be a member of the ASEG

Honorary Members or holders of ASEG Service Medal are not eligible.

Number and Frequency of awards:

A maximum of four awards per each Conference.

Method of Nomination.

State Branch Committees to solicit nominations from their members and to then recommend up to two nominees by designated deadline (Three months before Conference) to the Chair of the H & A Committee.. Federal Executive may also make recommendations (e.g., members who may not normally be part of state branch activities).

Method of Selection

Nominations forwarded to the Chair of the H & A committee to select and recommend potential recipients to Federal Executive for ratification.

Nature of Award.

Framed certificate signed by the President and a member of the H & A Committee.

Presentation.

Presented at the Conference Dinner

3. CONFERENCE AWARDS

These awards are determined during the conference and presented at its conclusion. The Conference Organising Committee is responsible for selecting the winners. Some additions to these awards are sometimes made by the particular COC. Honourable mentions are sometimes used for runners up.

3.1 Laric Hawkins Award:

(Inaugurated 1985)

For the most innovative use of a geophysical technique from a paper presented at the conference.

Nature of Award.

A mounted geophone on a wooden base.