Nominations now open for the 2026 NMI Measurement Awards

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 NMI National Measurement Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievements in measurement, spanning all experience levels and industries.

The 2026 awards are the:

• Barry Inglis Medal — for sustained contributions to Australian measurement science and infrastructure;
• NMI Measurement Impact Award — for measurement-related achievements with real-world impact; and
• Measurement Achievements Encouragement Award — recognising measurement-related achievements of early to mid-career professionals.
   

There will also be a People’s Choice Award, open to Measurement Awards finalists and chosen by audience vote in a virtual award ceremony during National Science Week this August.

Recognising excellence, contribution and impact to measurement science, you can nominate yourself or a colleague who inspires you.

More information about the awards, eligibility requirements and how to apply is available at www.industry.gov.au/national-measurement-institute/measurement-awards.

Submissions close on World Metrology Day, 20 May 2026.

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