The Graeme Caughley Medal Grant

The Graeme Caughley Medal Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Australasian Wildlife Management Society
Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Last Updated: April 15, 2025

Summary

The Graeme Caughley Medal, awarded by the Australasian Wildlife Management Society, recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to wildlife management in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1988, the society promotes scientific research and effective policies in wildlife management. The medal honors Graeme Caughley for his significant influence in the field. Recipients receive a specially designed medal, a signed citation, and full attendance coverage for the Annual Conference, where they can deliver a keynote address.

Overview

NOTE: Members of AWMS can submit nominations for the Graeme Caughley Medal to the AWMS council through the president at any time. However, only nominations received before the end of June will be considered for the award to be presented at the subsequent Annual Conference in December. Who We Are In response to a growing need for a body committed to wildlife management in Australia and New Zealand, the Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS) was established in May, 1988 when it held its first conference in Canberra. AWMS actively encourages the development, dissemination and adoption of applied scientific research in wildlife management. AWMS is a professional society that promotes the study and application of scientific wildlife management in the Australasian region, with members from Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. Members come from all sectors of wildlife management and a wide range of institutions and private organizations and include wildlife research scientists, wildlife managers, wildlife practitioners, policy developers, educators and students. AWMS aims to influence policy and management decisions through the provision of clear, explicit and pragmatic advice on options for wildlife management and associated risks. The Caughley Medal The Caughley Medal is the highest honour bestowed by AWMS to recognise exceptional individuals who have dedicated their careers to the advancement of wildlife management in Australia and New Zealand. This medal pays tribute to Graeme Caughley, a prominent figure within AWMS who made significant contributions to the field and helped shape wildlife management practices in both countries. Awarded on an occasional basis, the Caughley Medal acknowledges individuals who have made a lifelong impact on wildlife management in Australia and New Zealand. The Prize The prize associated with the medal may vary at the discretion of the current council, but it includes, at a minimum: A specially designed medal engraved with the recipient’s name and the year of the award An elegantly presented copy of the citation printed under the AWMS letterhead, signed by the current president Full coverage of expenses for the recipient’s attendance at the Annual Conference where the award is presented An opportunity for the recipient to deliver a keynote address at the Annual Conference on a subject of their choice

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. While eligibility for the award extends to any professional whose career has primarily involved deriving or applying scientific information to managed wildlife in Australia and New Zealand, AWMS aims to recognise individuals who have made outstanding and exemplary contributions. Consistently generating a substantial body of scientific information or playing a pivotal role in shaping scientifically-based wildlife management policies aligns with the criteria for this prestigious award.Nominations should provide a detailed account of the nominee’s professional career, emphasising their specific contributions to the field and the impact these have had on wildlife management practices in Australia and New Zealand.If a nomination is successful, the nominator(s) will be asked to prepare a concise one-page citation summarising the nomination. This citation will be awarded alongside the medal by the president of AWMS or their representative at the next Annual Conference.