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Elsdon-Dew Medal 

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The Parasitological Society of Southern Africa (PARSA) awards this medal to recognise exceptional contributions to the field of parasitology in Africa. It is the highest honour bestowed by the Society, celebrating esteemed colleagues whose work has significantly advanced the discipline, particularly within the African context. The award acknowledges a lifetime of dedication, impactful research, and sustained visibility in the field over a substantial period.

 

This prestigious award is named in honour of Ronnie Elsdon-Dew, one of the founding members of PARSA. The following individuals have been awarded this prestigious award:

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​2025:     Not awarded

2024:     Linda Basson and Samson Mukaratirwa (South Africa)

2023:     Miles B. Markus and Louis du Preez (South Africa)

2022:     Nico J. Smit (South Africa)

2021:     Not awarded

2020:     Not awarded

2019:     Not awarded  

2018:     Leo Braack (South Africa)

2017:     Annemarie Avenant-Oldewage (South Africa)

2016:     Not awarded    

2015:     Not awarded    

2014:     Maureen Coetzee (South Africa)

2013:     Angela Davies Russell (UK)

2012:     Leon J. Fourie (South Africa)

2011:     Not awarded

2010:     Jo van As (South Africa)

2009:     Richard Hunt (South Africa)

2008:     Tony Musoke (South Africa)

2007:     Brian Lesley Sharp (Posthumous)

2006:     Banie L. Penzhorn (South Africa)

2005:     J.D.F. Boomker (South Africa)

2003:     Jan A. van Wyk (South Africa)

2002:     D.T. de Waal (South Africa)

2001:     Rosina C. Krecek (South Africa)

2000:     Peter Fripp  (South Africa)

1998:     Geoffrey Fryer (UK)

1997:     E.M. Neville (South Africa)

1993:     L. Kahlil and L. Gibbons (UK)

1992:     Anna M. Verster (South Africa)

1991:     Richard C. Reinecke (South Africa)

1990:     Ivan Horak (South Africa)

1988:     J.B. Walker (South Africa)

1986:     Ilan Paperna (Israel)

1981:     R. Gönnert (Germany)

1979:     Botha de Meillon (South Africa)

1977:     R.J. Pitchford (South Africa)

1975:     Wilhelm O. Neitz (South Africa)

1974:     Gertrude Theiler (South Africa)

1973:     G.S. Nelson (UK)

 

 

Applications:

 

Motivated nominations, with a detailed curriculum vitae, are called for and should be submitted confidentially to the PARSA secretary. Documents must be submitted to the PARSA Secretary:

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Dr. Zamantungwa Mnisi

Department of Biodiversity

University of Limpopo

Private Bag X1106

Sovenga

0727

South Africa

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E-mail: zamantungwa.mnisi@ul.ac.za 

 

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The deadline for applications is 30 April every year.

 

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