MRS Conference Award nominees
Best Workshop
This award is judged on the interactivity, practicality, originality and management of the workshop.
The finalists are:
- Martin Gent and Lucy Morris for ‘Stepping into our creativity’
- Gregg Fraley, Indy Neogy, Kate Hammer, Suzanne Allers, Sally Kemkers and Rita Vienhues for ‘Think with your hands’
- Andy Barker and Charlotte Tre for ‘Please Miss! Can I have some inspiration from education?’
Best Session Chair
This award recognises the chair who brings together and hosts the most informative, entertaining and inspiring session.
The finalists are:
- Elina Halonen
- Jo Rigby
- Graeme Trayner
Best Newcomer
This is given to a younger person who has never presented at the MRS Annual Conference before
The finalists are:
- Susie Bentley
- Ettie Etela
- Katia Pallini
- Matt Taylor
Best Presentation
This is given for the best presentation given during the conference.
The finalists are:
- Elinor Bateman
- Nathan Pierce
- Richard Wilson
Best Overall Contribution to Conference
This award is for the contribution which has really added value to the conference experience.
The finalists are:
- Caroline Hayter for curating the session ‘An adventure into the unknown’
- Graeme Trayner and his speakers for their session ‘Power to the people’
- Sinead Jefferies and her speakers for ‘Improving our lives’
Winners will be announced at the MRS Excellence Awards event on 10 June.

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