2025 Rechnitz Memorial Award Nomination Form
*IMPORTANT* Nominations must be submitted by 5pm AEST Friday 15th August 2025.
Part A: Candidate Details
Candidate Name
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Honorific
First Name
Last Name
Candidate Current Professional Position
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Employing Institution
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Gender
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The candidate identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
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If known, please indicate the candidate’s people or language group/s
Candidate Email
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Candidate Primary Phone
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I confirm that the candidate holds Australian citizenship or permanent resident status:
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Yes
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Part B: Evidence of Excellence
1. Impact on research leadership and knowledge advancement of Indigenous society, culture and language.
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Describe the impact of the candidate’s research achievements or efforts to disseminate knowledge within the fields of Indigenous society, culture and language. Demonstrate the original, innovative, and significant qualities of the candidate’s work and the way in which it has influenced thinking or direction within the field(s). Indicators of impact may include but are not limited to: scholarly publications; development of new methods, concepts and theory that have advanced research practice; changes in the way bodies of knowledge are understood, organised and used (e.g. as a result of challenging previous conventional wisdom), and development of significant research capacity through supervision, mentoring, advocacy and leadership.
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2. Contribution to public policy, professional practice,or public understanding of First Nations issues in Australia.
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Describe the impact that the candidate has had on public policy, professional practice, and/or public understanding of First Nations issues in Australia. Evidence or indicators of impact may include but are not limited to: changes in relevant public policy and/or government investment or operational strategy; changes to professional community practice; cultural or social change within communities; successful promulgation or uptake of new products, processes, IP, or services based on an innovation/new knowledge; publications and major reports; the championing of ideas and public discussion relating to First Nations issues and knowledge.
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3. National/International Profile and Peer Recognition.
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Describe the candidate’s national and/or international reputation including how the wider community has recognised the candidate’s achievements and expertise. Evidence or indicators of profile and recognition include but are not limited to: invitations to speak at major conferences; research honours, awards and prizes; membership of prestigious organisations or committees; grants and Fellowships; journal editorships; service on advisory panels of leading national/international agencies and government/non-government organisations.
0/500
4. Additional Information
Please share any further information about the candidate that demonstrates excellence in research leadership and advancement of knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander society, culture and language, that may not fit into the categories above.
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Part C: Nomination Proposer and Seconder Details
Nominations must be endorsed by two Fellows of either the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia or the Australian Academy of Humanities as ‘Proposer’ and ‘Seconder’.
The Proposer is a Fellow of which Academy:
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Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
Australian Academy of the Humanities
Social
Science Fellows Directory
Humanities Fellows Directory
Proposer Name
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Honorific
First Name
Last Name
Proposer Email
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example@example.com
I confirm that the proposer has consented to endorse the nominated candidate for the Rechnitz Memorial Award:
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Yes
The Seconder is a Fellow of which Academy:
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Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
Australian Academy of the Humanities
Social
Science Fellows Directory
Humanities Fellows Directory
Seconder Name
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Honorific
First Name
Last Name
Seconder Email
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I confirm that the seconder has consented to endorse the nominated candidate for the Rechnitz Memorial Award:
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Yes
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Part D: Referee Details
Referees need not be Fellows of the Academy but should have expertise and experience relevant to the nominee’s field. Either the proposer or seconder (but not both) may also act as a referee.
Referee 1 Name
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Honorific
First Name
Last Name
Referee 1 Email
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example@example.com
I confirm that this referee has consented and agreed to provide a referee report by the due date of COB Wednesday 20th August 2025:
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Yes
Referee 2 Name
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Honorific
First Name
Last Name
Referee 2 Email
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example@example.com
I confirm that this referee has consented and agreed to provide a referee report by the due date of COB Wednesday 20th August 2025:
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Yes
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Part E: Document Upload
Please upload the candidate’s CV indicating qualifications, awards, professional experience and service, publications and presentations (a full list of publications may be provided but is not required).
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Part F: Confirmation and Submission
Applications must be submitted by 5pm AEST Friday 15th August 2025
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
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I confirm the information provided in this nomination is complete and accurate and that I have reviewed the information in the Rechnitz Memorial Award Guidelines on the Academy website.
I understand that while the Academy’s selection committee gives careful consideration to all nominations, it is not able to enter into discussion or correspondence regarding the reasons why a nomination is unsuccessful.
I understand the successful awardee will be asked to provide information and images to the Academy’s communications team for purposes of promoting the award through newsletters, traditional and social media.
I understand the successful awardee will be required to deliver a Rechnitz Lecture and partake in an Academy-produced video of their work within 12 months of receiving the award.
Submitter's Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Submitter's Email
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Academy Communication
I wish to be added to the Academy’s mailing list to receive communications about further grants, awards, activities and opportunities with the Academy.
Nomination Queries
For any questions regarding this form or the Rechnitz Memorial Award please email the program manager Zoe Perry at awards@socialsciences.org.au
Nominations must be submitted by 5pm AEST Friday 15th August 2025.
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