Australia’s most prestigious awards for celebrating achievements in scientific research, research-based innovation and excellence in science teaching.
Science teaching prizes
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
For excellence in primary school teaching in any area of science that is part of the teacher’s state or territory science, mathematics or technology syllabus. Awards $50,000.
Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools
Excellence in secondary school teaching in any area of science that is part of the teacher’s state or territory science, mathematics or technology syllabus. Awards $50,000.
Below is a list of South Australian winners since the introduction of the Science teaching prizes in 2002. You can view the winners' citations by clicking on their name below.
| 2002 | Marianne Nicholas | Primary |
| 2005 | Mike Roach | Secondary |
| 2008 | Bronwyn Mart | Primary |
| 2008 | Clay Reid | Secondary |
| 2009 | Len Altman | Secondary |
| 2011 | Dr Jane Wright | Secondary |
| 2012 | Anita Trenwith | Secondary |
| 2014 | Brian Schiller | Primary |
| 2019 | Sarah Finney | Primary |
| 2019 | Dr Samantha Moyle | Secondary |