The Batterham Medal is an early career award for a graduate engineer who has achieved substantial peer/industry recognition for their work in the past five years.

The award consists of a medal and a cash prize of $5000 sponsored by the Group of Eight Deans of Engineering and Associates.

Award Purpose:

•  Elevate the profession of engineering among the technology and innovation communities.
• Draw attention of federal and state parliamentarians and administrators to the key role engineers play in the nation’s development.
• Reinforce with these communities the contribution engineering makes to Australia’s reputation as a centre of technology and innovation leadership.

The Awardee must be:

• An engineering graduate of an Australian University. A coursework Australian Engineering degree, either BEng, BEng/MEng or MEng.
• No more than 40 years of age on the first day of the year in which the Award is made. We’re committed to ensuring equity of access for all of our awards. Applicants who have had career interruptions because of family or carer responsibilities are eligible for extensions to the time criterion, equivalent to the length of the career breaks. We strongly encourage applicants to get in touch with us to discuss your situation.

ATSE encourages nominations supporting outstanding diverse candidates including women who have made exceptional contributions to their discipline.

• Phone: 02 6185 3240
• Email: membership@atse.org.au