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To Amateur Astronomical Societies:
This email is distributed courtesy of the Astronomical Society of Australia (asa.astronomy.org.au)
*** If this is not an appropriate address to contact your ***
*** astronomical society, please suggest another. Thanks ***
John O'Byrne, Secretary, ASA
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Nominations are now being called for the Astronomical Society of Australia's 2009 David Allen Prize for exceptional achievement in astronomy communication.
The prize consists of a plaque together with an award of $5,000. Presentation of the award occurs at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Astronomical Society of Australia.
The prize is awarded for the best piece or series of media that presents an astronomical theme in an exciting and educative manner. The piece should be intended for a general audience and delivered in an engaging style. The language must be non-technical but it is important that scientific integrity is maintained throughout.
To be eligible for the prize the piece of work must have been published within the three years prior to the call for nominations. To be considered published the work must have appeared in or been performed through any form of media that is widely accessible to Australians such as online, in print, on television or radio, or on CD or DVD. Eligibility for the prize is restricted to Australian residents.
The closing date for nominations is the 23 March 2009.
Nominations must adhere to the following guidelines:
a letter of nomination up to 2 pages in length, that describes the approach taken to engage the audience and the impact an d reach of the work.
a sample of the work, for example CD, DVD, books, articles or website address.
the contact details of two referees familiar with the work.
if the applicant is nominated by a third party, written acceptance by the applicant of the nomination.
The nomination materials should be sent to:
Dr Tanya Hill
ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator
Museum Victoria
GPO Box 666
Melbourne Vic 3001
thill -@- museum.vic.gov.au
An assessment committee nominated by the ASA Council will evaluate the submitted materials and make a recommendation to the Council. The decision of the Council is final, including the decision not to award the prize in any given year.
Further information and list of previous winners can be found at the ASA website:
http://asa.astronomy.org.au/DAP/index.html
regards,
Tanya
Dr Tanya Hill
ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator
Curator, Astronomy
Melbourne Planetarium, Scienceworks
Museum Victoria
GPO Box 666
Melbourne VIC 3001
ph: (03) 9392 4503
fax: (03) 9391 0100
Please note: I am in the office on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
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