Congratulations to Colin Jackson for being named the inaugural ACT Scientist of the Year. Colin was presented with this high distinction on Wednesday 19th of August at Questacon by the Government Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb and the ACT Chief Minister Mr Andrew Barr MLA.

The annual ACT Scientist of the Year Award recognises the achievements of an 'up and coming' scientist with significant potential to continue to achieve in their chosen field of research.
 
The objective of the award is to:

• celebrate excellence in scientific research and innovation in the ACT through recognition of an 'ACT Scientist of the Year';
• showcase the contribution that local scientists make to science and innovation, both nationally and worldwide;
• enhance the ACT's reputation as a 'centre of excellence in research and innovation'; and
• inspire young people to consider a career in science.

Clearly Colin emphatically ticks all the boxes and as the inaugural recipient has set the bar extremely high for those in the future.

Congratulations to Colin and his group!