The Australian Institute of Physics in New South Wales has instituted this annual award as a means to recognise the work of individuals for community outreach to the discipline of physics. This Award seeks to acknowledge an individual, with a clearly notable record of work in contributing to outreach, physics education, and has demonstrated passion for the study of physics in New South Wales.

The NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award will be presented each year following a selection from the list of those nominated for the Award. The Award will be awarded to individuals that seek to achieve activities that engage our community and contribute to public engagement within physics. The Award is open to everyone in NSW and will consist of a $1000 monetary award, and a certificate citing the achievements of the individual.

Eligibility and Criteria

The nomination should show that the individual being nominated for the Award is engaged within physics and has:

• Worked to engage the academic community to physics or academic pursuits.
• Effectively developed community events for the public, or other activities that engage our physics community.
• Increased awareness, knowledge and experiential learning opportunities for students in relation to physics community development and grassroots work.

A statement of up to 500 words outlining the work for which the nomination seeks recognition should be included in the nomination form:

2024 AIPNSW Community Outreach to Physics Award.docx 

Nominations for this Award will close on 5th July 2024.