Academic Recognition
AWARD WINNERS
We are proud to sponsor a prize and trophy for a number of awards within academic institutions, which are presented annually to students based on criteria set with each one.
All of our award winners receive two years free membership to the Society as part of their prize.
OUR AWARDS
We support annual awards with the following academic institutions:
We are also delighted to support the Margaret Oliver ‘Young Pedometrics’ Award.
2024 AWARD WINNERS
Cranfield University
Most Promising Soil Scientist: Arjun Babu Zaheer
Harper Adams University
Undergraduate Award:
Harper Adams University
Best Postgraduate Final Year Dissertation on a Soil-Related Subject: Joel Andrews
Lancaster University
Undergraduate Award:
Royal Agricultural University
Best Student in Soil Science: Charlotte Griffiths
(Sustainable Soil Management)
University of Aberdeen
Outstanding Performance in a Soil Science Based MSc Project:
University of Aberdeen
Outstanding Performance in a Soil Science Based Honours Project:
University of Reading
Best MSc Dissertation Award: Thomas McNeil
University of Nottingham
Outstanding Performance in a Soil Science related project: Andrew Butler
(“Evidence of elevated soil and biomass carbon storage in temperate rainforests of the Lake District, England.”)
Margaret Oliver 'Young Pedometrics' Award
Outstanding Society Contribution Award 2023
The Outstanding Society Contribution Award recognises the valuable work undertaken by all of our volunteers, whilst highlighting the outstanding contribution provided by one or more members.
This year’s award was presented during the BSSS Annual Conference to Xavier Portell for his significant contribution to support Early Career members and develop new grant ideas.
Although Xavi couldn’t join us on the day, he sent a video to share with delegates. Congratulations Xavi!
2023 Early Career Conference Award Winners
best oral presentation
Catriona Willoughby
best poster
Elisabeth Appleton
Delegate’s Choice award: best poster
Megha Kaviraj