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2011 Wrapped Up
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The stats are in. Just how far are the Eurekas reaching?
24 million people read, listened or watched news of the Eureka Prize winners via the Australian media (Source: Media Monitors)
56,881 visitors enjoyed the Eureka Prizes website over the year (Oct 2010- Oct 2011, Google Analytics)
18,692 votes were cast in the People's Choice Award
908 guests attended the Award Dinner including eminent scientists, industry leaders, seasoned journalists, young researchers, politicians, school students, sponsors and science enthusiasts
596 primary and high school students - budding actors, directors and science communicators - entered the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prizes
Over 1000 scientists, teachers, journalists, educators, innovators and leaders were involved in creating entries
25 prizes worth $240,000 were awarded
93 judges sat on 24 panels to decide the winners
52 individuals and teams took home a coveted Eureka Prize
26 sponsors and supporters came together to make it all happen
