Fellowships

Soil Science Australia may honour up to three members each year as new fellows. The honour is conferred for exceptional achievement and distinction in any or all of the following areas related to soils: research, technology, teaching, extension and or/the advancement of soil science. The nominee must be an active financial Ordinary or Honorary Life member of Soil Science Australia.

Nomination Process

Nominations must be submitted via email.

The nomination must include:

a proposer, a seconder and five supporters, all of whom are financial members of Soil Science Australia
a nomination statement up to 1000 words stating why the nominee is worthy of receiving a Fellowship where applicable, up to five of the nominees most significant publications or other works
the nominee’s curriculum vitae
names of at least three referees who can be contacted to provide a written report as to the standing and reputation of the nominee in the profession of soil science.

Announcement of Fellows

Fellowships are announced by the Federal President or proxy at each Soil Science Australia national conference or another event determined by the Federal Council.

Soil Science Australia Fellows

2019	Professor Robert Fitzpatrick CPSS	SA
2019	Professor Leigh Sullivan CPSS	ACT
2019	Associate Professor Damien Field CPSS	NSW
2018	Dr Melissa Salt CPSS	SA
2018	Professor Caixian Tang	VIC
2017	Professor Michael McLaughlan	SA
2017	Professor Balwant Singh	NSW
2016	Emeritus Professor Lynette Abbott	WA
2016	The Late Professor Steven Raine	QLD
2016	Professor Neal Menzies	NSW
2015	Professor Alexander McBratney	NSW
2015	Professor Deli Chen	VIC
2014	Professor Pichhu Rengasamy	SA