The Ian Wark Medal and Lecture recognises the contributions to Australian science and industry by the late Sir Ian Wark, CMG, CBE, FAA, FTSE. The award recognises contributions to the prosperity of Australia where such prosperity is attained through the advancement of scientific knowledge or its application, or both. The award is normally made every two years.

NB – If a proposed candidate is already the recipient of an Academy award, the second award must be for a distinct, additional, body of work undertaken since the first award, and/or work in a different field.

Previous winners:

2008 – A.F. Reid
2006 – G.M. Clark
2003 – G.J. Jameson
2001 – K.G. McCracken
1998 – T.W. Healy
1996 – R. Woodall
1994 – H.K. Worner
1991 – W.J. Trahar
1989 – D.H. Solomon
1987 – A.L.G. Rees