Three Biodiversity Councillors announced as finalists for prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are the country’s most comprehensive national science awards, honouring excellence across the areas of research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science.

Eureka Prize for Environmental Research finalist Professor Carolyn Hogg

Congratulations to Professor Carolyn Hogg and her team from the University of Sydney who are a finalist in the Eureka Prize Environmental Research category for their 'Threatened Species Initiative.

Working with 204 individual collaborators, the Threatened Species Initiative has generated genetic data for 102 plant and animal species and made the information freely available via an online toolkit to support conservation management and action. By translating conservation genetics into a user-friendly, accessible resource, the initiative is aiding global efforts to halt biodiversity decline.

Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science finalist Euan Ritchie

Congratulations to Professor Euan Ritchie from Deakin University who is a finalist in the Celestino Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.

In the face of dual climate change and extinction crises, Professor Euan Ritchie is a sought-after voice. From writing popular articles and influential opinion pieces, live-tweeting field research and creating the much-loved ‘Australian Mammal of The Year’ competition, he guides policy and fosters public understanding of nature, wildlife and how science can help overcome environmental challenges.

Australian Institute of Botanical Science Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science finalist David Keith

Congratulations to Professor David Keith from The University of New South Wales who is a finalist in the Australian Institute of Botanical Science Eureka Prize for Excellence in Botanical Science.

Professor David Keith has developed the world’s first method to catalogue and describe all ecosystems on Earth. Adopted by the United Nations and already applied in Australia, the framework has been instrumental in formulating effective conservation strategies and is helping to maintain plant diversity in the face of increasing environmental change.

The Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners will be announced during a live broadcast event on Wednesday 4 September. You can register to view the livestream here.