Dear Geochemists On behalf of the MinSoc, we are pleased to introduce the new Eileen Guppy Technicians’ Award. 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 (nominations in even years, e.g. 2026) and teams (nominations in odd years, e.g. 2027). 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). Flyer is attached below. All the best George