The NSW Branch of Soil Science Australia is proud to support emerging soil scientists through our Student/Early Career Conference Award. This award provides financial assistance to attend relevant conferences, offering a valuable opportunity to network, present research, and gain insights into the latest developments in soil science.
How to Apply:
Please submit completed applications via email to Tom Zhao at [email protected].
Our Soil Judging Competition Grant supports students and early-career professionals interested in participating in soil judging competitions. These competitions are a fantastic way to enhance practical soil science skills and gain recognition in the field.
How to Apply:
Please submit completed applications via email to Tom Zhao at [email protected].
Applications close 30 September 2025
For contribution to soil science by a practicing soil consultant in NSW
The SSA NSW Soil Consultants Award recognises an outstanding project or portfolio of work undertaken by a practising soil consultant in NSW/ACT. This award is not intended as a lifetime or career achievement award; rather, it highlights a single exceptional project or body of work (which may span several years) that demonstrates excellence in applied soil science and delivers tangible outcomes for clients, industry, or the community.
For this award, a soil science consultant is an individual working in private enterprise who applies soil science to deliver services or advice to clients. The award recognises the individual’s contribution and is intended to highlight excellence in applied soil science practice outside of academic or government contexts. The award recognises the individual’s contribution, not that of their organisation, and is designed to showcase excellence in applied soil science.
The award also recognises that a high proportion of SSA membership identify themselves as consultants, with this trend increasing over recent decades.
Submissions may be based on a single report or a portfolio of related outputs that form part of one project focus. Examples of significant contributions may include:
 – Development or implementation of innovative or novel solutions to practical soil management issues.
 – Contributions to soil policy, regulation, or best-practice guidelines that improve industry processes or decision-making.
 – Application of soil science techniques to solve practical issues with measurable benefits (e.g., cost savings, new land-use options, or improved environmental outcomes).
 – Production of influential technical reports, guidelines, or communication materials that enhance the understanding and application of soil science.
 – High-impact client or stakeholder engagement leading to adoption of soil science-based solutions.
Please consider consultants you know (including yourself) who you believe may be worthy of the NSW SSA Soil Consultants Award.
How to Apply:
To apply or for more information please contact Tom Zhao via email at:Â [email protected].
Applications close 5 October 2025
