Perce Allen Award
This award recognises a substantial contribution in any field of sedimentology.*
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Such a contribution will have made a profound and positive impact on the discipline, and may include but not be limited to:
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Developing new generations of sedimentologists through outstanding leadership or mentoring
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Significant societal or economic translation of sedimentological research
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Creation of a substantial body of research
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Developing novel, innovative or transformative techniques
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Making a fundamental change in our understanding of sedimentology
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Encouraging and enabling positive change within any discipline of sedimentology
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Nominees can be at any age and any career level.
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Award Nomination Calls
The award nomination calls are announced and circulated through the BSRG mailing list, website and social media at the beginning of autumn (typically September). The nomination deadline is typically at the start of November each year and nominations are submitted to the BSRG Awards officer (brian.burnham@abdn.ac.uk).
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The Perce Allen Award is judged by an independent awards committee, based on a consistent structured marking criteria.
Analysis of past awards identifies clear issues in relation to gender balance (11% female: 89% male) and underrepresentation with regards to ethnicity and race (4% BAME: 96% white). Please do take the time to think about this and to nominate someone deserving for the awards.
Past Winners
2025 – Charlie Bristow (Birbeck, University of London)
2023 – Wojciech Nemec
2022 – Fiona Whitaker (University of Bristol)
2021 – Catherine Hollis (University of Manchester)
2019 – Steve Flint (University of Manchester)
2018 – Dave Hodgson (University of Leeds)
2017 – John Howell (University of Aberdeen)
2016 – Ian Fairchild (University of Birmingham)
2015 – Alastair Robertson (University of Edinburgh)
2014 – Doug Masson (Seascape Consultants)
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2013 – Henry Pantin (University of Leeds)
2012 – Dan Bosence (Royal Holloway University of London)
2011 – John Bridge (Binghamton University)
2010 – Mike Leeder (University of East Anglia)
2008 – Stuart Haszeldine (University of Edinburgh)
2007 – Maurice Tucker (Durham University)
2006 – Paul Wright (Cardiff University)
2005 – Phil Allen (Imperial College, London)
​* Following discussions at the 2019 BSRG AGM, the criteria for some awards has been broadened. Previously these were awarded on the basis of a “substantial body of research” (Perce Allen Award) and “noteworthy published research” (Roland Goldring Award). We have opted to expand this scope to also encompass other activities that positively benefit the sedimentological community, including mentorship, support, training, leadership, and acting as a strong role model. The legacy built by great sedimentologists extends far beyond published papers. We recognise the value in training and mentoring the next generations of sedimentologists, ensuring our discipline continues to grow and evolve, and the importance of those that build and maintain a supportive community for new members to thrive. The revisions to the award criteria reflect these values.