Hilda Canter-Lund Award

This award was established by the British Phycological Society in recognition of Hilda Canter-Lund, whose stunning photographs will be known to many members.  Her photomicrographs of freshwater algae combined high technical and aesthetic qualities whilst still capturing the quintessence of the organisms she was studying.

The BPS Council offers an annual award (presently £250) for a photograph on a phycological theme that best combines these informative, technical and aesthetic qualities. It can be of a micro- or macroalga, marine, freshwater or terrestrial, taken using any photographic medium. The competition is open to all (not just BPS members). Details, including the closing date, will be announced on ALGAE-L and this page each year. Shortlisted photographs will be placed on the BPS website after the closing date, and the winner will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the BPS, on the BPS website and on ALGAE-L.

Entries for the 2024 Hilda Canter-Lund award are closed, thank you to all entrants! The standard was exceptionally high this year as evidenced by the excellent shortlist. 2024 winners announced here.

 

Previous winners and shortlists