2014 Eureka Prize Award Dinner at Sydney Town Hall. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Lesley Hughes with her Australian Government Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Australian Science Research trophy. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Maree Teeson with her University of Technology, Sydney Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers trophy. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Dr Adriana Downie, winner of the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science.(Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
From left to right: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Ella Cuthbert (Runner Up of the University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Primary Science Eureka Prize), Harry Driessen (winner of the University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Primary Science Eureka Prize) and Adam Spencer. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
The SEARCH team, winners of the University of New South Wales Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
2014 Australian Museum Eureka Prize Award Dinner at Sydney Town Hall. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Tim Lyons with his Defence Science and Technology Organisation Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Associate Professor Simon Ho, winner of the Macquarie University Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
The Secondary Geek Sleek Eureka Prize finalists. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
The Water Use Efficiency Initiative team – winners of the Sustainable Agriculture Eureka Prize. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
The Hendra Virus Research Team with their Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Steve Lee and Tri Phan, winners of the ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Dr Mark Talbot with his New Scientist Eureka Prize for Science Photography. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Adam Spencer and Australian Museum Director & CEO Kim McKay getting ready for the awards. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Federal MP Stuart Robert and Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki on the red carpet. (Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)