Each year, the Society awards medals to recognize distinction in the field of fish biology and fisheries science and to raise the profile of the discipline and the society in the wider scientific community. These medals are awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to fish biology and/or fisheries.  (Medal Information | Nomination Form) 

• The Beverton medal is awarded to a distinguished scientist for a lifelong contribution to all aspects of the study of fish biology and/or fisheries science, with a focus on ground-breaking research.
• The Le Cren medal is awarded to one or more individuals who have made a lifelong contribution to all aspects of the study of fish biology and/or fisheries science, with a focus on conservation, training or public understanding of the discipline.
• The FSBI medal is awarded to younger scientists who are deemed to have made exceptional advances in the study of fish biology and/or fisheries science in recognition of their achievements. Nominees must be under 40 years of age on 28 February of the year in which the medal is awarded. The medal will only be awarded each year if a candidate of sufficient quality is nominated.

Nominations 

Nominations for  medals may be made by members of the Society at any time of year but should be received no later than 13th February of the year in which the medal is to be awarded. 

Nominations for the Beverton medal

The nominator should submit a summary of the nominee's contribution to fish biology and/or fisheries science (no more than one A4 side or equivalent) and list some of his/her major publications.

Nominations for the Le Cren medal

The nominator should submit a summary of the nominee's contribution to fish biology and/or fisheries science (no more than one A4 side or equivalent) and list some of his/her major publications.

Nominations for the FSBI medal

Nominations for the FSBI medal should be accompanied by a résumé of the importance of the nominee's work (no more than one A4 side or equivalent) and a list of publications, including those accepted for publication (but not necessarily published) before the closing date for the nomination. Any other information submitted will not be taken into consideration.

Unsuccessful nominations may be reconsidered the following year, the age of the candidate being taken as that at the time of the original nomination. After two years, a nomination will be deemed to have lapsed and will require renomination for further consideration.

Presentation of the Medals

The Beverton and Le Cren medals are presented to the successful nominee at the Society's Annual International Symposium held in July each year.
The FSBI medal is normally presented to the successful nominee at a time and place mutually agreed by the Society and the recipient.

Submission of Nominations

Nominations should be submitted to the Honorary Secretary by 13 February of the year of award, from whom any further information can also be obtained. Such enquiries will be treated in confidence.