The George Szekeres Medal was established in 2001 for “an outstanding contribution to the mathematical sciences in the 15 years prior to the year of the award”. A medallion, bearing Professor George Szekeres’ portrait, was presented to him at the Annual Conference in 2002, the first year of the award.

The George Szekeres Medal is awarded in even numbered years.
(Find out more about background and rules of the medal.)

George Szekeres Medal winners to date are:

• 2008 – Professor J. Hyam Rubinstein FAA
• 2006 – Professor Anthony J. Guttmann FAA
• 2004 – Dr Robert S. Anderssen
• 2002 – Professor Ian H. Sloan FAA and Professor Alf van der Poorten AM

Nominations sought

The Medal Committee for the 2010 George Szekeres Medal is now seeking nominations and recommendations for possible candidates for this Medal. This is one of two prestigious Medals awarded by the Society, the other being The Australian Mathematical Society Medal.

Nominations, to be sent to the Committee Chair ( Frank de Hoog, email: Frank.deHoog@csiro.au), should include:

• an extended citation, not more than two pages in length, arguing the case for awarding the Medal to the nominee;
• a shorter citation, of not more than 100 words, which may be used to report the candidate's achievements in the event that the nomination is successful;
• a full list of publications of the candidate, with the most significant (up to a maximum of 20) marked by an asterisk;
• a curriculum vitae of the candidate's professional career, highlighting any achievements which add support to the nomination; and
• the names of between three and six suitable referees, along with a brief statement as to their appropriateness.

Nominations close on 31 May 2010.

For further information, please contact (preferably by email) the Chair of the 2010 George Szekeres Medal Committee, Dr F. de Hoog, email: Frank.deHoog@csiro.au.