WAS-APC is pleased to Present the Student , Women and Aquauculturist Awards to support participation in the APA conference each year.

WAS-APC is providing the opportunity for the student and women aquaculture people to attend Asian Pacific Aquaculture.  Funding for this opportunity is provided by WAS-APC.

WAS-APC Awards 

The Four categories for Awards are:

• 1. Pre-conference Student Travel Awards – Best three abstract awards (judged on abstract quality) – Three awards will be presented based on the evaluation of submitted abstracts.
  1. Abstract/travel award 1^st Place - $400 USD
  2. Abstract/travel award 2^nd Place - $400 USD
  3. Abstract/travel award 3^rd   Place - $400 USD.

The selection will be done based on the submitted abstract against the following criteria: format for submission, abstract tittle, abstract content, scientific and research value, application potential, scope, clarity.

• 2. Presentation/poster awards for Students (judged during the conference): Awards for best oral and poster presentations delivered during the event:
  1. Presentation 1^st Prize - $600 USD
  2. Presentation 2^nd Prize - $400 USD.
  3. Poster 1^st Prize - $600 USD
  4. Poster 2^nd Prize - $400 USD.

The selection will be done against the following criteria: Scientific and research value, Management value and application potential, scope, verbal/audio-visual presentation, clarity, and conciseness, stimulated intelligent discussion, abstract and tittle.

• 3. Women’s Participation Travel Awards: Two travel grants will be awarded to women in aquaculture:
  1. $600 USD each for 2 recipients.

WAS-APC is currently providing the opportunity for women aquaculture people to attend conference .   Applicants need to complete and answer the question below and will be assessed against the following selection criteria.

1.     Knowledge and understanding of the role of Women in the Aquaculture industry  

2.     Capacity to contribute to the future development of the Aquaculture industry  

3.     Potential benefits to the individual and the sector that they work in  

4.     Demonstrated skills that would enable effective participation as a member of the WAS-APC information at the booth exhibition. 

  Applications close on September 30, 2025.

• 4. Professional Merit Award – Call for Nominations

This new award for 2025 Honors up to two individuals who have made a significant positive impact on aquaculture, especially in Asia. Awardees will be recognized during the WAI2025 Awards Ceremony.

Eligibility & Requirements for Professional Merit Award:

• Nominees must be current members of WAS or WAS-APC
• Individuals may be nominated or self-nominated
• Final selection by the WAS-APC Awards Committee.
• Winners will receive a trophy.

Nomination close on September 30, 2025.

General Eligibility for Student and Women’s Awards (1-3):

• Must be a current student or member of WAS-APC. Non-current members are not eligible, but you can easily apply for members at https://www.was.org/Meeting/MemberData/DeclareCountry
• Abstract submission online is required for student travel awards.  Submit the abstract at World Aquaculture 2025, India | Abstract Submission | World Aquaculture Society Meetings
• Past winners of WAS-APC Student Travel or Women’s Awards are not eligible.
• All decisions made by the judging panel and the WAS-APC Awards Committee are final and not subject to appeal.

Please contact apcsec@was.org for any questions and more details.