The Strasheim Award, a handsome trophy, was instituted in honour of Prof Albertus Strasheim, founder and first president of the Society, on the occasion of his retirement. The award is presented on an annual basis at the discretion of the central committee to recognise significant contributions to spectroscopy in South Africa. A substantial cash prize and certificate is awarded annually to recognise and reward a scientist, teacher, student or assistant who has worked with distinction in any branch of spectroscopy. All members of the Society are entitled to nominate suitable candidates for the above awards.
Candidates are normally resident in South Africa.