The SAAB council hereby wishes to invite all Corporate members (ordinary, emeritus and honorary members) to nominate candidates for the following medals and award:
The SAAB Gold Medal for Botany
This medal will only be awarded in exceptional circumstances to outstanding candidates and is the premier award for Botany in South Africa. The SAAB Gold Medal is awarded to any Botanist on the grounds of outstanding research and contributions to the advancement of Botany in South Africa.
Nominations: A curriculum vitae of the proposed candidate must be submitted, as well as a complete list of publications and an evaluation of the candidate’s scientific contribution to Botany in South Africa.
The SAAB Silver Medal for Botany
This medal may be awarded to any Botanist on the grounds of outstanding research and/or other contributions to the advancement of Botany in South Africa.
Nominations: The same documents as required for the South African Gold Medal for Botany.
The SAAB Certificate of Merit
The certificate will be awarded for outstanding contributions in the scientific, technical, artistic, and educational or any other botanical field, made by persons not in possession of a university degree in Botany.
Nominations: The same documents as required for the South African Gold Medal for Botany.
Further information regarding the nominations is explained in the SAAB constitution, page 20-24, which is available [here].
Nominations must reach the secretary by email (saabsecretary@gmail.com) by no later than 31 August 2026. These awards will be presented at the SAAB Conference dinner in July 2027.