The Challenger Society bienniel conference recognises up and coming early career scientists (<35 years old) through awards and prizes presented at the Gala Dinner. There are prizes for the best posters, best oral presentations and the President's Photographic Prize. 

The President's Photographic Prize will be awarded for the best photograph in the category 'Marine Scientists at work'. To enter the competition, present your photograph (A5 size) with a suitable caption and your name and contact number on the back to the reception desk on arrival at the conference. You will be given an entry number and pins / tape to attach your photograph to the allocated photographic competition poster board. All photographs will be displayed on the poster board throughout the conference. All entries should be received by lunchtime Wednesday 8 September. The photograph judged by the President to best convey the working day of a marine scientist will be awarded the prize at the conference dinner.

The Society is able to sponsor participation of the conference through Travel Awards

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