The Hodson Award is conferred on a palaeontologist who is under the age of 35 and who has made a notable early contribution to the science.

Nominated by at least two members of the Association and the application must be supported by an appropriate academic case. Closing date for nominations is the 1st September. Nominations will be considered and a decision made at the October meeting of Council.

The award will comprise a fund of £1000

Presented at the Annual Dinner.

Previous recipients of the Hodson Award:


2009 -	Emily Rayfield
2008 -	Bridget Wade
2007 -	Shanan Peters
2006 -	Paul Barrett and Guy Harrington
2005 -	Philip Donoghue
2004 -	Heather Wilson
2003 -	Charlotte Jeffrey
2002 -	Matthew Wills and Graham Budd
2001 -	Ivan Sansom and Patrick Orr