Awards
We recognise outstanding contributions to mycology or to the work of the Society through our Awards.
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The BMS and International Society for Mycotoxicology have together established the Naresh Magan Lecture Award to support early-career researchers presenting work in fungal ecology, fungal physiology, plant pathology & mycotoxins at scientific conferences.
Benefactors' Medal
The Benefactors' medal is awarded to those persons who have given outstanding service to the Society.
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Berkeley Award
The Berkeley Award is given to Early Career Researchers who have made an outstanding original scientific contribution to mycology.
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BMS Committee Awards
John Webster Award
The John Webster Award is made in recognition of an outstanding and extended career in fungal biology research.
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Field Mycology Award
The Field Mycology Award recognises those who have contributed significantly to the advancement of British field mycology. Recipients will have contributed significantly to conservational, taxonomic, recording or educational activities.
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Fungal Outreach Award
The Fungal Outreach Award is given to those making an outstanding contribution to fungal education and outreach.
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Howard Eggins Early Career Mycologist Award
The Howard Eggins Award is given to a postgraduate student or a postdoctoral researcher within 2 years of gaining their PhD who presents the most outstanding talk or poster at the BMS Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Naresh Magan Lecture Award
The Naresh Magan Lecture Award is given jointly by the British Mycological Society and the International Society for Mycotoxicology to support an early-career researcher to give an oral presentation at an international conference, on a topic in the fields of fungal ecology, fungal physiology, plant pathogens or mycotoxins.
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President’s Award
The President’s Award is given to a distinguished mycologist, selected by the BMS President for their outstanding contribution to mycological research.
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Tony Trinci Award
This award is made jointly by the British Mycological Society and the Microbiology Society to a selected speaker at either society's annual scientific meeting.
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