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Member for Shepparton, Jeanette Powell is calling on leaders and innovators throughout the Shepparton district to nominate for the DPI Science Awards so emerging and existing talent can be acknowledged and rewarded.
Mrs Powell said the awards promote the central role of science, innovation and the application of new technologies to ensure the future and development of the Victorian economy.
“The awards are for students, primary producers or those working in collaboration with DPI who are championing an innovative solution to an environmental, social or economic issue affecting Victoria’s primary industries, communities or environment,” Mrs Powell said.
“There are many innovative and skilful people in the Shepparton district working in science and agriculture who deserve to be nominated.
“You can nominate yourself, be nominated by someone else or you can nominate another person.
“Eligibility criteria for each of the awards are available on the DPI website,” Mrs Powell said.
The Award categories are:
• The Hugh McKay Future Farming Award
• The Nancy Mills Postgraduate Award
• The Daniel McAlpine DPI Science Award
• The SM Wadham Practice Change Award
Nominations close on Monday 23 August and finalists will be announced in September, with the awards ceremony held on 5 October 2010.
Further information about the awards can be found at www.dpi.vic.gov.au or by contacting Mrs Powell’s Office 5 Vaughan Street Shepparton, 58316944.