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About Eureka

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are a unique partnership between government organisations, institutions, companies and individuals committed to celebrating the vitality, originality and excellence of Australian science.

Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the prizes reward excellence in the fields of:

  • research & innovation
  • science leadership
  • school science
  • science journalism & communication.

Key Dates

Entries Close: 5pm AEST Friday 2 May 2008
Finalists Announced: 7pm Thursday 24 July 2008
Winners Announced: 7pm Tuesday 19 August 2008

Fast Facts

  • Established in 1990 to reward outstanding achievements in Australian science and science promotion/ communication
  • In 2008, 20 prizes worth over $200,000 will be awarded in four categories - Research & Innovation, Leadership, School Science and Science Journalism & Communication
  • Australia's most comprehensive national science awards
  • Australia's largest award scheme for research into critical environmental and sustainability issues facing Australia
  • A unique co-operative partnership between government, education and research institutions, private sector companies, organizations and individuals. See Our Sponsors
  • Each prize is judged by a panel of eminent and qualified individuals, whose contribution of expertise and time helps support the credibility of the Eureka Prizes. See Judging the Eurekas
  • The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes culminate in a gala Award Dinner held each August
  • The Award Dinner has become the largest single event in Australia celebrating and rewarding Australian science, research, leadership, innovation and science communication
  • The 2007 dinner was attended by almost 1,000 guests, with comperes Sandra Sully, Anton Enus and Adam Spencer assisted by Simon Reeve , Jennifer Byrne and Amanda Keller.
  • Publicity of the 2007 prize winners reached an estimated audience of 16 million.

 

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are awarded each August at a gala dinner - the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Dinner.