New South Wales Branch Awards
Eric Murray Award, Professional Achievement Award
About the award
Eric Murray, an ANZFSS life member, has been paving the way for forensic science for the better part of 40 years. Eric is semi-retired from the forensic unit corrections health as nursing unit manager but is still actively involved on the committee for the NSW branch of the ANZFSS. Eric’s career started in nursing and involved many aspects of the nursing profession. However, he has also spanned chemistry, occupational health and industrial safety, rescue response, profiling and incident reconstruction in various roles. The NSW branch of the ANZFSS is not alone in acknowledging Eric’s lifetime achievements. Eric’s service to industry and the community has been recognised by the NSW government for community service including service to the NSW ambulance and state emergency services. In addition, Eric has received awards from her majesty for his contribution to scouting and the St john ambulance service throughout his life. Eric is tireless in his work to help others and that is shown by the extensive acknowledgements he has received.
This award is offered on alternate years to the ANZFSS travel scholarships, and is open to any person employed in the forensic field within 10-15 years of the commencement of their career (post university). The purpose of this award is to provide opportunity for professionals to enhance their career development and may be utilised for the following activities (not exhaustive); -undertake a course, not prescriptively within the forensic field; eg management -assist with travel to visit leading laboratories and agencies -purchase of consumables or equipment for research projects -provide for a sabbatical to complete part-time study -child care costs to assist with any of the above activities the recipient must have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the forensic field and clearly outline the aims and purpose of their use of the award funds in the application. The biennial award is valued at $2,000. As for the symposium awards, a sub-committee from the NSW branch committee will be formed to judge the applications. Conflicts of interest must be declared in writing to the branch president. The recipient of the award must agree to present at a NSW branch meeting within 6 months of receipt of the award, and write an article of their choice for the branch newsletter within 12 months receipt of the award.
Please contact the NSW Branch or executive@anzfss.org for more information. More information can be found here.
Eric Murray Award, Student Symposium Award
About the award
Eric Murray, an ANZFSS life member, has been paving the way for forensic science for the better part of 40 years. Eric is semi-retired from the forensic unit corrections health as nursing unit manager but is still actively involved on the committee for the NSW branch of the ANZFSS . Eric’s career started in nursing and involved many aspects of the nursing profession. However, he has also spanned chemistry, occupational health and industrial safety, rescue response, profiling and incident reconstruction in various roles. The NSW branch of the ANZFSS is not alone in acknowledging Eric’s lifetime achievements. Eric’s service to industry and the community has been recognised by the NSW government for community service including service to the NSW ambulance and state emergency services. In addition, Eric has received awards from her majesty for his contribution to scouting and the St john ambulance service throughout his life. Eric is tireless in his work to help others and that is shown by the extensive acknowledgements he has received.
This award is offered in conjunction with the other ANZFSS travel scholarships offered by the NSW branch, prior to each ANZFSS symposium. This award is only open to current students (at the time of closure of applications for that year). It is Eric’s wish that a student member of the NSW branch is provided an opportunity they may otherwise not get. He extends help to students aspiring to attend a biennial ANZFSS symposium and enhance their career development through this award. Eric is the benefactor of this award that is offered to student members who may face adversity during their time of education. This biennial award is valued at $2,000.
Please contact the NSW Branch or executive@anzfss.org for more information. More information can be found here.
Michael Dawson Award, ANZFSS Symposia Award
Associate Professor Michael Dawson was a dedicated academic and an advocate for the student. Michael completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in pharmacy which led to a lecturing position in analytical and environmental chemistry at the university of technology, Sydney. It was during his early lecturing career that Michael recognised the potential for the introduction of Australia’s first forensic science undergraduate degree, a vision and awareness that has had a significant influence on forensic science education in Australia. During his career he was an active researcher in the field of analytical chemistry and its application to the analysis of licit and illicit drugs. His impact in this field can still be gauged by his extensive publication record and contribution to expert evidence testimony in court cases. Michael’s dedication to drawing the best from his students was renowned and in return Michael was loved and appreciated by them. It was a priority for Michael to help ensure the success of students and he never missed an opportunity to help them gain experience in the area of forensic science. For the opportunities Michael helped orchestrate, he will never be forgotten and it is the hope of the NSW branch of the ANZFSS that this award will add to his memorial. This award, to attend the ANZFSS symposia is valued at $1,500 and is open to practitioners and students.
Please contact the NSW Branch or executive@anzfss.org for more information. More information can be found here.
Rebecca Kendrew Award, ANZFSS Symposia Award
Rebecca Kendrew was a person who aspired to achieve through consistently demonstrating her passion for forensic science. Rebecca completed her certificate iv of mortuary practice at the Sydney institute of technology, ultimo before graduating from a bachelor of science in forensic biology at the university of technology, Sydney. Her enthusiasm for forensic science was so strong that Rebecca went on to pursue a masters in forensic science at the university of Canberra whilst working full time at the (then) division of analytical laboratories. Rebecca’s long term goal was to become a crime scene investigator and she was determined to attain that goal. Not only was Rebecca unwavering about becoming and being a forensic scientist, she encouraged others with similar aspirations. For the dedication and commitment Rebecca gave to self-development, learning and to forensic science, she will remain in our hearts. It is the wish of the NSW branch of the ANZFSS that the dedication Rebecca displayed towards forensic science be an inspiration to many forensic scientists currently practising and to those to come. This award, granted to attend the ANZFSS symposia is valued at $1,500 and is open to practitioners and students.
Please contact the NSW Branch or executive@anzfss.org for more information. More information can be found here.