Dear Geochemists, The MinSoc has announced a new a new Eileen Guppy Technicians’ Award. Research in Mineralogy, Geology and the wider Earth Sciences routinely utilises laboratories, I am sure many of you know and appreciate the important work that technicians (in the wider sense of the word) play to deliver research outcomes, support teaching, H&S regulation, outreach activities and many other things. Therefore, I hope you will welcome the new award the Mineralogical Society council has created and potentially nominate someone you think deserves recognition in this way. The Eileen Guppy Technicians’ Award aims to showcase the vital role of technicians in enabling and delivering high-quality research. It is open for individuals (in odd years e.g. 2027) and teams (in even years e.g. 2028). We invite applications (internationally) in the fields of Mineralogy and Earth Science that fall within the remit of the Mineralogical Society. The award is named in honour of Dr Eileen Mary Guppy (1903–1980), a geologist, petrologist and analytical chemist. She was the first female geologist appointed by the organisation now known as the British Geological Survey, working as a technical assistant. Nomination deadline is 18th April 2026, and the award will be presented in 2027. The winner will get a Certificate and a Plaque to be awarded at an appropriate scientific event of the Mineralogical Society. All details including detailed nomination criteria can be found here. www.minersoc.org/guppy-award.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.out… Please circulate this opportunity in your department and network, passing it on to people who could nominate excellent technical staff (self-nomination is possible as well). A brief flyer about the award is attached. All other MinSoc award details can be found on the MinSoc website: https://www.minersoc.org/awards.html<https://eur03.safelinks.protection.…amp;reserved=0>. All the best George [AwardFlyer.jpg]