Awards

ARLABS Merit Award

A gold medal, the “ARLABS Merit Award”, is awarded occasionally to an outstanding spectroscopist for exceptional achievement in any branch of spectroscopy in the fields of research, education, technology, industrial development or application.

Strasheim Award

The Strasheim Award, a handsome trophy, was instituted in honour of Prof. Albertus Strasheim, founder and first president of the Society, on the occasion of his retirement.  The award is presented on an annual basis at the discretion of the central committee to recognise significant contributions to spectroscopy in South Africa.  Most frequently it has been awarded to the young spectroscopist presenting the best paper at the annual “new” spectroscopists meeting.

President’s Award

A substantial cash prize and certificate is awarded annually to recognise and reward a scientist, teacher, student or assistant who has worked with distinction in any branch of spectroscopy.