2023 NSW Community Outreach To Physics Award

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol48 Issue19 15–19 May 2023

This Award now in its 10th year, 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 framed certificate citing the achievements of the individual. 

These Awards are proudly supported by Laboratories Credit Union (LCU) https://www.lcu.com.au/

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 lodged on this nomination form by email to: 

Dr Frederick Osman
NSW Branch Secretary Australian Institute of Physics 
fosman@bu.edu