RSNSW Internal and Discretionary Awards
Please note that the call for nominations for relevant awards opens on 1 July and closes on 30 September of each year.
Notes relating to Internal and Discretionary Awards
- For Internal Awards, the nominator and seconder must be either a current Member or a current Fellow of the Royal Society of NSW.
- Selection of these Awards is made by the Council of the RSNSW, excepting for the Archibald Ollé Award.
RSNSW President’s Award
Awarded at the discretion of the President and Council of the RSNSW to an individual whose distinguished work in any area has made an outstanding and eminent contribution to the State and people of New South Wales. The recipient may be resident in Australia or elsewhere.
Council established the Royal Society of NSW President’s Award in 2023 to reflect the full scope of the Society’s founding values.
There is no nomination form for this award.
RSNSW Citations (3)
The Royal Society of New South Wales Citations recognise an individual who has made significant contributions to the Society, but who has not been recognised in any other way.
The Royal Society of NSW Citation was first awarded in 2019. Council may make up to three Citations in any year at its discretion.
The application procedure for this award is described on the nomination form. Each nomination must comply with the conditions of award and will consist of a completed nomination form together with supporting documentation as specified on the form. Completed nominations should be sent to the email address listed on the nomination form.
RSNSW Medal
The Royal Society of New South Wales Medal recognises an individual who has made meritorious contributions to the advancement of knowledge in any field and also to the Society’s administration, organisation, and endeavours.
The Royal Society of NSW Medal was first awarded in 1884, revived in 1943, and has been awarded periodically thereafter. Council may award the Medal in any year at its discretion.
The application procedure for this award is described on the nomination form. Each nomination must comply with the conditions of award and will consist of a completed nomination form together with supporting documentation as specified on the form. Completed nominations should be sent to the email address listed on the nomination form.
RSNSW Archibald Ollé Award
Awarded to the author/s of the best paper submitted to the Society’s Journal and Proceedings in any year in which the Award is made.
The Archibald Ollé Prize was first awarded in 1956, established by a bequest from Mrs A. D. Ollé. The award of the Prize (currently $500) is determined by the Editor of the Society’s Journal, in consultation with the Editorial Board.
There is no nomination form for this award.
