Berenice and Arthur Page Medal

The Berenice and Arthur Page Medal is a biennial medal awarded by the Astronomical Society of Australia for excellence in amateur astronomy in Australia and its territories. It recognises scientific contributions by an amateur astronomer that have served to advance astronomy. The medal is presented at the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers (NACAA) and the winner receives free Honorary Associate membership of the ASA. Limited travel funds to support attendance at the award presentation may be made available at the discretion of the ASA Council.

Medal; free Honorary Associate membership of the ASA; possible limited travel funds to attend the award presentation.

Nominees must be amateur astronomers who do not use astronomy as their primary source of income and do not have a professional degree or advanced academic training in astronomy. Nominees must have made scientific contributions that have served to advance astronomy. Previous individual winners are not eligible, though teams that include previous winners may be eligible. Self-nominations and team nominations are acceptable.

Nominations (including a letter of nomination, covering letter with contact details, and supporting material such as copies of papers) should be emailed to the ASA Prizes and Awards Coordinator. An assessment committee evaluates nominations and makes a recommendation to the ASA Council.