Le Souef Memorial Award

The Entomological Society of Victoria invites your Society to nominate a suitable candidate for the Le Souëf Memorial Award. Nominations close on the 30th September 2024.

The purpose of the Award is to recognize the very substantial contribution made by amateurs in the development of knowledge of our insect fauna (this is to be interpreted in the broadest sense). Such contributions may comprise published papers and notes, broadcasts, newspaper articles or talks to societies and/or amateur groups. Or they may be less tangible, such as a substantial record of help to others or public relations involving entomology. No more than one award shall be made in each calendar year.

Nominations may be made at any time by any individual or group of people, and should be submitted to the Secretary of the Society. Nominations received after the closing date may have to be deferred until the following year. A nomination will remain current for three successive calendar years or annual meetings of the Council, unless an award is made to that nominee. Additional information may be provided to supplement a nomination at any time during this period, and shall not be considered to constitute a new application. After three years, a candidate may be nominated afresh. No person may receive the award more than once in a ten year period.

Income from a Trust Fund finances the award which is currently a certificate, a cash prize to the value of $250, plus the opportunity to contribute an article to the Victorian Entomologist.

Content of the Nomination

A nomination should give the Committee sufficient information to assess the nominee’s worthiness for receipt of the Award. It should include:

• The name and full postal address of both nominee and nominator.

• A clear statement of the grounds on which the nomination is being made. (max 300 words)

  • the period over which the contribution has been made

  • the details of the contribution, lists of publications (etc.)

  • comments on allied activities such as involvement in naturalist or conservation groups and help to other entomologists, collections made (etc.) and

  • a declaration that these activities have been made in an amateur capacity. Copies of publications (on loan) could be useful.

• A brief resume/curriculum vitae of the candidate. (1 page)

• The names, contact addresses and telephone numbers of at least two (2) referees not involved in the nomination.

Any additional enquiries and nominations should be sent to:

secretary@entsocvic.org.au

Emerging Talent Award

The contributions of young or recent members of our entomological community are vital and worthy of recognition and encouragement. To recognise this valuable contribution, the special category of Emerging Talent Award was created in 2020.

The conditions are as follows:

• In any year, starting with 2020, where the recipient of the Le Souëf Award is an established amateur entomologist.

• There are one or more deserving nominees who could be classified as ‘emerging’ due to either

  • their youth

  • the limited number of years over which their contribution has yet occurred (when compared to the recipient of the main award)

• The Le Souëf committee may choose to award a single special ‘Emerging Talent’ award which will consist of a certificate and a bursary plus the opportunity to contribute an article to the Victorian Entomologist.

Income from a Trust Fund finances the award which is currently a certificate, a cash prize to the value of $100, plus the opportunity to contribute an article to the Victorian Entomologist.

History of the Le Souef Award

Past recipients. Volume/Issue refers to the Volume and Issue number of the the Victorian Entomologist in which the award was acknowledged.

History of the Emerging Talent Award

Past recipients. Issue / Page refers to the issue and page number of the the Victorian Entomologist in which the award was acknowledged.