Frequently asked questions

How will I know I have reached the next stage?
Who is on the judging panel?
Can an individual nominate themselves?
Can previous winners nominate again?
Any tips for writing the nomination?
What about State issues?
Will it cost nominees anything to nominate?
Can I advertise the win?

 

How will I know I have reached the next stage?

All nominations will be acknowledged via email. Candidates who have reached the next stage of judging will be contacted in writing.

Who is on the judging panel?

The Judging Panel consists of representatives from the science community, industry, corporate and education sectors and is chaired by the Chief Scientist. There is a broad representation across the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Specialist judges will be appointed for some categories.

The decision of the judging panel is final.

Can an individual nominate themselves?

Yes. Self-nomination is acceptable, provided there are two supporters of the nomination.

Can previous winners nominate again?

Yes. Nominations for previous winners will only be accepted if the nomination is for a different category, i.e. they are not eligible to apply for the same category for which they have previously received an award. 

Any tips for writing the nomination?

• The content of the written nomination is very important for proceeding to the next stage of the judging process.
• Candidates in all categories must provide information about themselves, their research/science/innovation project and/or their organisation.
• Nominations should cover all the selection criteria as these are equally important.
• Keep your writing clear and simple, and as non-technical as possible. Some of the judging panel are not scientists, so may not understand the terminology.
• Check to see how many pages you have written. Do not go over the specified maximum number of pages, as they will be disregarded.
• Incomplete nominations will not be considered.

What about State issues?

To be eligible for the Science Excellence Awards SA, all or a majority of the research or education program must have taken place in South Australia.

Will it cost nominees anything to nominate?

No. There is no fee to apply for any award.

Can I advertise the win?

Winners and finalists are encouraged to describe themselves as "Winner/Finalist 2012 Science Excellence Awards" in their selected category in print and electronic publications.