This annual award recognises excellence, innovation and contributions to teaching plant science at an undergraduate level, at an Australian intuition.

The ASPS Teaching Award recognises excellence, innovation (i.e. original and creative methods/student activities) and/or other contributions with successful learning outcomes to teaching plant science at University level. Gonzalo received the award in 2011 for his work in the 'Plant Detectives' team.

The award will be presented at Combio2011 in Cairns later this year.