Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Award

Purpose

The Hall of Fame (HOF) Award is to recognize individuals for their career contributions to fish and fisheries research, management and the ASFB community. Individuals that are awarded the HOF Award may also be granted Lifetime Membership to ASFB, at the discretion of the ASFB Executive.

Individuals may be admitted to the Hall of Fame for a number of reasons, some past examples include:

  • Past winners of the K. Radway Allen (KRA) Award for excellence in research

  • Major contributions to research on fish and/or management of fisheries in Australasia

  • Significant contributions to the ASFB Society over an extended period (e.g. former key office bearer, extending networks and collaboration within the Society, exceptional commitment and participation in ASFB conferences and activities, including mentorship and volunteerism)

Nomination Process

Individuals considered for a HOF Award may be nominated by any current member of the Society. The nominator will write, or assist with writing, a biography and award citation on the nominee for publication in (but not limited to) the ASFB newsletter and website.

Nominations can be made at any time during the year and should be emailed to the ASFB President (see https://www.asfb.org.au/executive-council and click president) for consideration with the Subject “ASFB HOF Award”.

Nominations will be considered by the ASFB Executive Council or designated sub-committee. The Executive will judge any nomination transparently, by a sub-committee of members who will report to the full executive with their recommendation supported by comment on the nominee’s career contributions to fish and fisheries research, management and the ASFB community.  Inclusion to the Hall of Fame is entirely at the discretion of ASFB Executive Committee.

How to nominate?

Selection criteria

Individuals may be nominated if they meet any of the following criteria:

  • KRA Award winner

  • Major contribution to research on fish and/or fisheries in Australasia

  • Major contribution to research that has had a significant impact on fisheries or fish research in Australasia

  • Significant contribution to the Society over an extended period (e.g. key office bearer)

Nomination Process

Individuals who meet the selection criteria may be nominated by a member of the Society at any time of the year.
The nominator will be required to write/assist with a biography on the nominee for publication (newsletter, website).
Nominations can be considered at any Exec meeting as necessary.
Inclusion to the Hall of Fame is entirely at the discretion of Exec.