2009 ZSL Scientific Awards

ZSL recognises outstanding achievements in zoological research and conservation through its annual presentation of awards.

Prince Philip MedalPrince Philip Award and Marsh Prize
Presented for the best A-Level (or Higher) project involving some aspect of animal biology
Grace O'Donovan, The King's School, Canterbury

ZSL Awards Haihan TanCharles Darwin Award and Marsh Prize
Presented for the best zoological project by an undergraduate student attending a university in Great Britain or Northern Ireland
Haihan Tan, University of Cambridge

Huxley AwardThomas Henry Huxley Award and Marsh Prize
Presented for the best zoological doctoral thesis produced in Great Britain or Northern Ireland
Dr Tom Fayle, University of Cambridge

Scientific Award HurstScientific Medal
Awarded to a research scientist with no more than 15 years post-doctoral experience for distinguished work in zoology
Dr Greg Hurst, University of Liverpool

Scientific Award PybusScientific Medal
Awarded to a research scientist with no more than 15 years post-doctoral experience for distinguished work in zoology
Dr Oliver Pybus, University of Oxford

Silver MedalZSL Silver Medal
Awarded for contributions to the understanding and appreciation of zoology
Dr David Macdonald, University of Oxford

Stamford CropStamford Raffles Award
Presented for outstanding contributions by an amateur zoologist
Bob Swann, for contributions to ornithology

FrinkFrink Award
Awarded annually to a professional zoologist for substantial and original contributions to the advancement of the science
Professor Charles Godfray FRS, University of Oxford

Ana RodriguesMarsh Award for Conservation Biology
Presented for contributions of fundamental science and its application to the conservation of animal species and habitats
Dr Ana Rodrigues, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Peter MumbyMarsh Award for Marine and Freshwater Conservation
Presented for contributions of fundamental science and its application to conservation in marine and/or freshwater ecosystems
Dr Peter Mumby, University of Queensland

Wasted WorldThomson Reuters Zoological Record Award for communicating science
Nick Arnold and Tony de Saulles, for the book Wasted World
Published by Scholastic

New Zoo AwardZSL Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Zoo Community
Leobert De Boer

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