Eureka Prizes

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The winners of the 2015 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes together on stage at the Sydney Town Hall

The Eureka Prizes are awarded annually by the Australian Museum, Sydney, to recognise individuals and organizations who have contributed to science and the understanding of science in Australia. They were founded in 1990 following a suggestion by science journalist Robyn Williams. [1]

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Winners

2023

WinnerAffiliationPrizeRefs
Waterbirds Aerial Survey TeamUniversity of NSW and the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment2023 NSW Environment and Heritage Eureka Prize for Applied Environmental Research [2] [3] [4]
Noushka ReiterRoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria2023 Australian Institute of Botanical Science Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science
Cystic Fibrosis Lung Health ImagingUniversity of Adelaide, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, 4D Medical Pty Ltd and Monash University2023 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
Minh Bui and Robert LanfearAustralian National University2023 Australian Research Data Commons Eureka Prize for Excellence in Research Software
The Corona QueensUniversity of Melbourne and Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity2023 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
Economic Fairways Mapper TeamMonash University and Geoscience Australia2023 University of Sydney Eureka Prize for Innovative Research in Sustainability
IMAGENDO University of Adelaide and OMNI Ultrasound and Gynaecological Care2023 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology [5]
Fengwang LiUniversity of Sydney2023 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
MetaSteerers TeamUniversity of Technology Sydney, Defence Science and Technology Group and Macquarie University2023 Department of Defence Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
Tim Thomas and Anne VossWEHI2023 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
Stephanie PartridgeUniversity of Sydney2023 Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
Michael KassiouUniversity of Sydney2023 Department of Defence Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
Renae Ryan University of Sydney2023 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
1 Million TurtlesWestern Sydney University, La Trobe University and University of New England2023 Department of Industry, Science and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
Toby Walsh University of New South Wales2023 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
Jo Chandler Griffith Review2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
That's What I Call ScienceVolunteer-run radio show and podcast in Tasmania2023 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion
Anna P. PLC Sydney, NSW2023 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
Darcy B. Ashfield Boys High School, NSW2023 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Secondary

2022

WinnerAffiliationPrizeRefs
Sustainable FarmsAustralian National University2022 NSW Environment and Heritage Eureka Prize for Applied Environmental Research [6]
Manfred Lenzen, David Raubenheimer, Arunima Malik, Mengyu Li and Navoda Liyana PathiranaUniversity of Sydney2022 Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
Eric Chow, Christopher Fairley, Catriona Bradshaw, Jane Hocking, Deborah Williamson and Marcus ChenMonash University and University of Melbourne2022 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
NanoMslideLa Trobe University, University of Melbourne, Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre2022 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology
Tess ReynoldsUniversity of Sydney2022 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
Justin Yerbury University of Wollongong2022 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
Sumeet WaliaRMIT University2022 Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
Raina MacIntyre University of New South Wales2022 Department of Defence Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
Paul WoodMonash University2022 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
The Environment Recovery ProjectUniversity of New South Wales and German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research2022 Department of Industry, Science and Resources Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
Veena Sahajwalla University of New South Wales2022 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
Jackson RyanCNET2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
Kirsten EllisMonash University2022 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion
Genevieve S.Bucasia State School, QLD2022 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
Iestyn R.St John's Anglican College, QLD2022 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Secondary

2021

WinnerAffiliationPrizeRefs
NSW Bushfire HubUniversity of Wollongong, Western Sydney University, University of Tasmania; and University of NSW2021 NSW Environment, Energy and Science (DPIE) Eureka Prize for Environmental Research [7]
Lindell Bromham, Felicity Meakins, Xia Hua and Cassandra AlgyAustralian National University, University of Queensland and Karungkarni Art and Culture Aboriginal Corporation2021 UNSW Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
Julie Bines Murdoch Children's Research Institute and University of Melbourne2021 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
Justin Gooding, Maria Kavallaris, Julio Ribeiro, Aidan O'Mahony, Robert Utama and Lakmali AtapattuUniversity of NSW, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, Children's Cancer Institute, and Inventia Life Science Pty Ltd2021 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology [8]
Emma CampUniversity of Technology Sydney2021 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
Cross Domain Desktop CompositorUniversity of Melbourne, Defence Science and Technology Group, University of NSW and CSIRO's Data612021 Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
Diane McDougald and Gustavo Espinoza VergaraUniversity of Technology Sydney2021 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
Kristin Carson-Chahhoud University of South Australia2021 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
Dana M. Bergstrom Australian Antarctic Division and University of Wollongong2021 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
Melina Georgousakis Franklin Women2021 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
Australian Microplastic Assessment Project (AUSMAP)Total Environment Centre and Macquarie University2021 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
Dyani Lewis2021 Finkel Foundation Eureka Prize for Long-Form Science Journalism
Niraj LalAustralian National University and Australian Energy Market Operator2021 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
Patient Zero (Olivia Willis, Joel Werner, Cheyne Anderson, James Bullen, Jane Lee, Tim Jenkins, Carl Smith and Nakari Thorpe)Australian Broadcasting Corporation2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
Corey Tutt and Team DeadlyScience2021 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion
Scarlett O. and Scarlett P.Oak Flats Public School, NSW2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
Jonathan D.Townsville Grammar School, QLD2021 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Secondary

2020

WinnerAffiliationPrizeRefs
Rebuilding Australia's Lost Shellfish ReefsThe Nature Conservancy, James Cook University, University of Adelaide and University of Tasmania2020 NSW Environment, Energy and Science (DPIE) Eureka Prize for Environmental Research [9]
Dacheng Tao University of Sydney2020 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science
Social-Ecological Research FrontiersJames Cook University, University of Tasmania, Macquarie University, University of Technology Sydney, Australia Institute of Marine Science, Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions and The Nature Conservancy2020 UNSW Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
Gregory DoreKirby Institute2020 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
Monash Pharmaceutical Milkshake TeamMonash University and ANSTO2020 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology [10]
Qilin WangUniversity of Technology Sydney2020 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
Benjamin Eggleton, Eric Mägi, Moritz Merklein, Alvaro Casas Bedoya, Yang Liu and Stephen MaddenUniversity of Sydney, Australian National University2020 Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
Mark FebbraioMonash University2020 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
Asha Bowen Telethon Kids Institute2020 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
Robert F. ParkUniversity of Sydney2020 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
Carol ArmourWoolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney2020 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
Victorian Coastal Monitoring ProgramUniversity of Melbourne, Deakin University, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Propeller Aerobotics2020 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
Ceridwen Dovey 2020 Finkel Foundation Eureka Prize for Long-Form Science Journalism
Alice Motion University of Sydney2020 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
Tegan Taylor, Norman Swan and Will OckendenAustralian Broadcasting Corporation2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
CSIRO Indigenous STEM Education Project2020 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion
Scarlett P. and Scarlett O.Oak Flats Primary School, NSW2020 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
Himalaya J.Balwyn High School, VIC2020 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Secondary

2019

WinnerAffiliationPrizeRefs
Blue Carbon Horizons Team University of Wollongong, Macquarie University, ANSTO 2019 NSW Environment, Energy and Science (DPIE) Eureka Prize for Environmental Research
Longbing Cao University of Technology Sydney 2019 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science
Endovascular Bionics Laboratory University of Melbourne, Synchron Inc.2019 UNSW Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
Vivax Malaria Research Team Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research 2019 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
Hala Zreiqat University of Sydney 2019 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology [11]
Laura Mackay University of Melbourne2019 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
Team GreyScan University of Tasmania 2019 Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
Mariapia Degli Esposti, Geoff Hill, Chris Andoniou, Peter Fleming, Paulo Martins Monash University, Lions Eye Institute, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute 2019 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research [12]
Melody Ding University of Sydney2019 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
Branka VuceticUniversity of Sydney2019 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
Barry Pogson Australian National University 2019 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
FrogID Team Australian Museum 2019 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
Michael Lucy2019 Finkel Foundation Eureka Prize for Long-Form Science Journalism
Darren Saunders University of New South Wales 2019 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
Liam Mannix The Age 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
National Indigenous Science Education ProgramMacquarie University, Charles Sturt University, Yaegl Country Aboriginal Elders2019 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for STEM Inclusion
Finn ThomasSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Concord, NSW2019 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
Ellie Cole, Tsambika Galanos Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney, NSW2019 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Secondary

2018

WinnerAffiliationPrizeRefs
RE100Australian National University2018 NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Eureka Prize for Environmental Research
Fang Chen, Yang Wang, Jianjia Zhang, Zhidong Li, Bin LiangSmart Infrastructure Team, CSIRO's Data612018 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science
Optical Physics in Neuroscience University of Queensland 2018 UNSW Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
CF AirMetro North Hospital and Health Service, The Prince Charles Hospital, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Children's Health Queensland, University of Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast Health, Queensland University of Technology2018 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
Anthony S. Weiss University of Sydney2018 Johnson & Johnson Eureka Prize for Innovation in Medical Research
Wendy Erber, Kathryn Fuller, Henry HuiThe University of Western Australia2018 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology
Mohsen Rahmani Australian National University2018 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
The Sapphire Clock TeamThe Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing - University of Adelaide, Cryoclock Pty Ltd2018 Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
Sally Dunwoodie Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute 2018 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
Elizabeth New University of Sydney2018 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
Thomas Maschmeyer University of Sydney2018 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
Nalini Joshi University of Sydney2018 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
QuestaGame2018 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
Adam GeigerSeaLight Pictures Pty Ltd2018 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
Alan Duffy Swinburne University of Technology, The Royal Institution of Australia2018 Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science
Amelia Lai, Caitlyn WalkerPresbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney, NSW2018 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
Ella Woods, Emily WoodsSt Margaret's Anglican Girls School, QLD2018 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Secondary

2017

WinnerAffiliationPrizeRefs
Catchment Sediment Budget Research TeamGriffith University2017 NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Eureka Prize for Environmental Research
Geoffrey Webb Monash University2017 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science
Aboriginal Heritage ProjectUniversity of Adelaide, South Australian Museum 2017 UNSW Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research
The Scabies Research Team Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Kirby Institute, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Menzies School of Health Research2017 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research
The Colvera TeamCSIRO, Clinical Genomics Pty Ltd, Flinders University 2017 Johnson & Johnson Eureka Prize for Innovation in Medical Research
FREO2University of Melbourne2017 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology
Madhu Bhaskaran RMIT University 2017 Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
Richard Mildren Macquarie University2017 Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
Bacteria Busters: Elena Ivanova, Saulius Juodkazis Swinburne University of Technology2017 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
Andrew Whitehouse Telethon Kids Institute 2017 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
Salah Sukkarieh University of Sydney2017 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
Justin Gooding University of New South Wales2017 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
Ngukurr Wi Stadi bla Kantri (We Study the Country) Research TeamMacquarie University, Yugul Mangi Rangers, Ngukurr School2017 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
Julia Peters, Wain Fimeri, Dr Jordan Nguyen, Riley Saban, Ili Baré, Lizzy Nash2017 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
Amelia Lai, Caitlyn WalkerPresbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney, NSW2017 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Primary
Eliza Dalziel, Claire Galvin, Georgia Hannah, Anna HardySt Monica's College, QLD2017 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize - Secondary

2016

WinnerAffiliationPrizeRefs
Thales Australia 2016 Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia
Lisa Harvey-Smith CSIRO Astronomy and Space Science2016 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Australian Science Research
Patricia M. Davidson Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, University of Technology Sydney2016 University of Technology Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers
Ewa Goldys, Martin Gosnell Macquarie University, ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Quantitative Pty LtdANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology
Michael Bowen University of SydneyMacquarie University Eureka prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher
Hayden IngleBanksmeadow Primary School, Sydney2016 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize for Primary Schools
Gordon Wallace University of Wollongong2016 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science
David Huang and his teamWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchJohnson & Johnson Eureka Prize for Innovation in Medical Research
Sonya Pemberton, Wain Fimeri, Dr Derek Muller, Steve Westh2016 Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Science Journalism
Melissa Little, Minoru Takasato Murdoch Children's Research Institute2016 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research
Leann Tilley and her teamUniversity of Melbourne2016 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Disease Research
Sharath Sriram RMIT University2016 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
Philip Bland and the Fireballs in the Sky teamCurtin UniversityDepartment of Industry, Innovation and Science Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science
Alistair Forrest and FANTOM5 projectHarry Perkins Institute of Medical Research2016 Scopus Eureka Prize for Excellence in International Scientific Collaboration
Claire Galvin, Anna HardySt Monica's College, Cairns2016 University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize for Secondary Schools
Dr Denise Hardesty, Dr Chris Wilcox, Tonya Van Der Velde, TJ Lawson, Matt Landell, Dr David MiltonCSIRO Marine Debris team2016 NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Eureka Prize for Environmental Research
Ross Large and his team including Prof John LongUniversity of Tasmania2016 UNSW Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Research

2015

List of winners: [13]

2014

List of winners: [31]

2013

Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales, heads the guest list for the 2013 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Awards Dinner on Wednesday, 4 September, at the Sydney Town Hall. The event was compered by the ABC's Bernie Hobbs and Dr Graham Philips. [48] - Youtube Playlist of Winners

List of winners: [49]

2012

List of winners: [67] [68]

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The 2003 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes dinner, was compered by Sally Loane, Adam Spencer and Robyn Williams, and attended by some 800 people at the Horden Pavilion of Fox Studios on Tuesday 12 August 2003. [73] [74] [75]

2002

The 2002 Australian Museum Eureka Prize was compered by Amanda Keller and Adam Spencer at Fox Studios on 13 August 2002. [80] [81]

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