2009 DPI Science Awards - Shaping our future

What are the DPI Science Awards?

Nominations are closed.

The DPI Science Awards celebrate and acknowledge excellence in science and innovation, both from within Victoria's regional communities and our universities, as well as from amongst DPI's own 1,100 scientists.

Presented since 1992, the Awards recognise the important contribution science and innovation makes towards addressing challenges in Victoria's primary industries.

Science, innovation and the application of new technologies are central to the future growth and development of the Victorian economy.

DPI is Victoria's largest science-based Government agency and has for many years addressed the innovation and technology needs of the primary industries sector.

The awards are presented by the Minister for Agriculture and other parliamentary colleagues at a ceremony held in Melbourne. Approximately 200 people from Parliament, industry, regional bodies, the scientific community, and government departments attend the event.

Read the transcript of the interview with Dr Peter Macreadie, Honoury Fellow, University of Melbourne, August 2009.

Interview with Dr Peter Macreadie, winner of the 2006 Nancy Millis Award

Award Categories

The Hugh McKay Future Farming Award
The winner of the Hugh McKay Future Farming Award receives $10,000 and a trophy presented at the awards ceremony.

The Nancy Millis Postgraduate Research Awards
The winner of the Nancy Millis Postgraduate Award receives a supplementary tax-free allowance of $5000 pa, plus $2000 pa for study and travel expenses over three years as well as a trophy presented at the awards ceremony.

The Daniel McAlpine DPI Science Award
The winner of the Daniel McAlpine DPI Science Award receives $5000 for professional development and a trophy presented at the awards ceremony.

The SM Wadham Practice Change Award for DPI staff
The winner SM Wadham Practice Change Award for DPI staff receives $5,000 for professional development and a trophy presented at the awards ceremony.

What are the key dates?

Nominations open	21 August 2009
Nominations close	25 September 2009
Judging	October 2009
Finalists announced	October 2009
Awards ceremony	November 2009

When are the winners of the 2009 DPI Science Awards announced?

All nominees will be invited to an awards ceremony where the winners will be announced. The awards ceremony will be held in November 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read the Frequently Asked Questions for more information about the 2009 DPI Science Awards.

Contact details

Further information is available from the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or email science.awards@dpi.vic.gov.au.