Nominations now open
The call for nominations is now open. Please ensure you read through the guidance document fully.
The Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand is encouraging nominations of joint collaborations, groups or teams for almost all its medals to better represent how contemporary science is undertaken. In addition, the Academy is extremely keen to broaden the diversity of those nominated for its awards, so do please consider all contacts and colleagues.
You do not have to be a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand to nominate or to be nominated for any of the Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand medals and awards.
Nominations close on 30 July 2024 at 23:59.
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The award
The Pickering Award for Innovation in Technology, established by the Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand, is a tribute to the legacy of Sir William Pickering, a visionary New Zealander whose contributions to aerospace engineering have had a profound impact on technological advancement globally.
This prestigious award seeks to honor individuals or teams who have demonstrated exceptional innovation in the field of technology, with a particular emphasis on developments that have the potential to significantly alter industry standards, improve societal well-being, or address critical global challenges through technological solutions.
Eligible contributions may span a diverse array of technological disciplines, including but not limited to, information technology, biotechnology, engineering, and sustainable energy solutions. The Pickering Award for Innovation in Technology recognizes the spirit of ingenuity and forward-thinking that are essential for driving progress in the modern world, celebrating those whose work embodies the transformative power of technology to reshape our future.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Pickering Award for Innovation in Technology is specifically designed to recognize those individuals or collaborative teams who have made groundbreaking contributions to the technological landscape. Nominees must have demonstrated a high level of innovation in their work, leading to technological advancements or solutions that showcase potential for significant societal impact, industrial transformation, or contribution to sustainable development.
Candidates are assessed based on the originality of their innovation, its applicability across various sectors, and its capacity to address contemporary challenges. This award welcomes nominations from a wide range of technological fields, including but not limited to digital technologies, engineering innovations, sustainable energy technologies, and biotechnologies.
Both established and emerging innovators within the academic, industrial, and research communities are eligible, provided their work aligns with the award's criteria of excellence in technological innovation. The Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand seeks to honor those whose inventive contributions are poised to lead the next wave of technological progress and societal advancement.
The terms and conditions of the Royal Academy of Sciences New Zealand Pickering Award for Innovation in Technology should be read before submitting a nomination.
Nominations
Nominations are now open.
