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 now in its 10^th 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) 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. 

Nominations for this award will close on 7th October 2023.

A statement of up to 500 words outlining the work for which the nomination seeks recognition should be lodged on the nomination form by email to: 

Dr Frederick Osman,

NSW Branch Secretary, Australian Institute of Physics.

For further details, please refer to the attached nomination form