The prizes are awarded annually and are a public recognition and tribute to the contributions that our scientists and science teachers are making to Australia’s current and future scientific capabilities.
2015 Prize recipients
The 2015 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science were awarded at a presentation ceremony on 21 October 2015.
Prime Minister’s Prize for Science – Professor Graham Farquhar A
Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation – Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson AO
Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year – Dr Jane Elith
Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year – Associate Cyrille Boyer
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools – Mrs Rebecca Johnson
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools – Dr Ken Silburn