WA Science Hall of Fame: nominations

The Western Australian Science Hall of Fame was established in 2007 to recognise exceptional lifelong contributions to science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM).
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Members of the community are invited to nominate outstanding Western Australians who are pre-eminent in their field to be considered for induction into the WA Science Hall of Fame.

Nominations for induction to the WA Science Hall of Fame are currently closed.

To submit a nomination, please read the information below, and apply through the portal.

Nominate

The 2025 WA Science Hall of Fame inductee will be announced at the Premier's Science Awards ceremony.

You can follow the WA Science Hall of Fame using the hashtag #WASciAwards

Eligibility 

To be considered for induction into the WA Science Hall of Fame, an individual must:

  • have undertaken a substantial portion of their work in WA
  • have a substantial track record as a scientist
  • be internationally renowned in their field
  • have been instrumental in developing a school of thought and/or policy in WA
  • be engaged in outreach
  • have been influential in the mentorship of others through developing the careers of STEM practitioners
  • be a member of a learned academy or be of similar stature through other memberships and/or affiliations.

Nominators are encouraged to resubmit nominations for any nominees not inducted into the WA Science Hall of Fame, including any new information or achievements.

Suitable WA Science Hall of Fame nominations from previous years may be considered in subsequent years at the discretion of the judging panel. If required, we may seek additional information from the nominator. 

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