Young Geotechnical Professionals’ Seminar & The 24th Dr Baden Clegg Award

We are delighted to announce the forthcoming Dr Baden Clegg Award (WA) and the associated call for abstract submissions. This esteemed award commemorates the enduring legacy of Dr Baden Clegg, a respected lecturer at the University of Western Australia, whose substantial contributions to the geotechnical field continue to resonate. His inventions — the Perth Sand Penetrometer and the Clegg Impact Hammer — remain vital tools in earthworks and flexible pavement compaction control.

Awarded annually, this recognition is presented to a distinguished young geotechnical engineer or geologist under the age of 35. Candidates are selected based on a 15-minute seminar presentation on a topic relevant to geotechnical engineering. Presentations will be assessed by an expert panel, evaluating technical content, presentation quality, and delivery style.

Abstract submissions will open on 20 April and close on 15 June 2025. Selected candidates will be invited to present at the AGS WA Chapter meeting on Tuesday, 8 July. A specially appointed sub-committee of three AGS WA Chapter members will oversee the selection process, reviewing abstracts and nominating three to four candidates for presentation. The adjudication panel will also comprise members of the AGS WA Chapter, appointed by the committee.

The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of the seminar. Prizes are as follows:

First place: Trophy, $1,000 cash prize, and the Australian Geomechanics Journal Collection on USB
Runners-up: $250 cash prize and the Australian Geomechanics Journal Collection on USB

We warmly invite all eligible young professionals to submit their abstracts and contribute to the advancement of geotechnical knowledge.

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