We are pleased to announce the Prize winners of the inaugural Prime Minister’s Science Prizes for 2009.
To find out more about the Prize Winners view their Prize Winner Profile.
- The Prime Minister’s Science Prize to an individual or team who has made an outstanding discovery or achievement in science that has had a significant impact on New Zealand: Bob Buckley and Jeff Tallon of Industrial Research Ltd for superconductor research and commercialisation
- The Prime Minister’s MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist Prize to a scientist, within 5 years of completing a PhD, who is carrying out leading edge science: John Watt
- The Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize to a science teacher for outstanding achievement in teaching Science: Paul Lowe
- The Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize to a secondary school student for outstanding achievement in carrying out a practical and innovative research or technology project: Stanley Roache
- The Prime Minister’s Science Media Communication Prize to an individual to further develop their knowledge of science media communication: Elizabeth Connor