From left to right: Minister of Research, Science and Technology Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, Dr Robin Dykstra (winning team), Professor Sir Paul Callaghan (winning team), Dr Mark Hunter (winning team), Dr Donna Rose Addis (MacDiarmid Emerging Scientist), Dr Andrew Coy (winning team), Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key, Dr Craig Eccles (winning team), Steve Martin (Winning Science Teacher), Cornel de Ronde (winning Science Communicator) and Bailey Lovett ( Winning Future Scientist)
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 a transformative discovery or achievement that has had a significant impact on New Zealand or internationally: Magnetic Resonance Innovation team led by Professor Sir Paul Callaghan.
- 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: Donna Rose Addis.
- The Prime Minister’s Science Teacher Prize to a science teacher for outstanding achievement in teaching Science: Steve Martin.
- 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: Bailey Lovett.
- The Prime Minister’s Science Media Communication Prize to a practising scientist who is an effective communicator to further develop their knowledge of science media communication: Dr Cornel de Ronde.