The Society encourages and recognises contributions to entomology through (a) its sponsorship of minor bursaries to the Victorian Science Teachers Association's Science Talent Quest and (b) through the annual "ZOO LE SOUËF MEMORIAL AWARD" for outstanding contributions to the field of amateur entomology.

ZOO LE SOUËF MEMORIAL AWARD

Background

The purpose of the Award is to recognise the very substantial role played by amateurs in the development of knowledge of our insect fauna, this is to be interpreted in the broadest sense. The Award is to be made for contributions to entomology by amateurs in Australia. Such contributions may comprise published papers and notes, broadcasts, newspaper articles, talks to Societies and/or amateur groups, or 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, by 30 September. 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, and additional information may be provided to supplement the nomination at any time during this period. Such 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.

Content of the Nomination

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

a) The name and full postal address of both nominee and nominator.

b) A clear statement of the grounds on which the nomination is being made. This should include:
(i) the period over which the contribution has been made
(ii) the details of the contribution, lists of publications (etc.)
(iii) comments on allied activities such as involvement in naturalist or conservation groups and help to other entomologists, collections made (etc.) and
(iv) a declaration that these activities have been made in an amateur capacity. Copies of publications (on loan) could be useful.

c) A brief resume/curriculum vitae of the candidate.

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

Zoo Le Souëf Award Committee

The Committee will consist of the President, Secretary and Immediate Past President. No Committee member can be involved in a nomination or be nominated for the Award unless resigning from the Committee. In the event of a Committee member being unable to review nominations, the remaining members of the Committee can co-opt an additional member providing the co-opted member is a member of the Society and is not involved in nominating or being nominated for the Award. A minimum of two Committee members must be involved in any recommendation to Council.

Terms of Reference of Committee

1. To review the contents of documentation supporting nominations.

2. To recommend to Council if an award is to be made and where appropriate, the name of the nominee to receive the Award.

Operating Procedures of the Committee

The Secretary will acknowledge the receipt of nominations and circulate it to members of the Committee. The Committee will keep the names of nominees confidential. The Committee can seek additional information from referees and/or other sources to help judge a nominee. It is expected that the Committee will normally have reviewed applications by the November Council meeting (3rd Friday) of each year and would be able to make their recommendations to that Council Meeting. The Secretary will notify all nominators of the outcome of Council's decision after the announcement of the decision at the next General Meeting (normally December).