Outstanding Reviewer Award

The Outstanding Reviewer Award is given annually to recognize reviewers who generously contribute their time to reviewing papers and display thoroughness and professionalism while doing so. Winners will be chosen from all previous year’s reviewers and revealed by the end of March each year.

The Prize:
–CHF 500;
–A certificate;
–A voucher to waive the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one submission in the journal (subject to peer review)— valid for one year.

Number of Winners: Two

Galaxies Outstanding Reviewer Award

Winner announcement date: 31 March 2026

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

–All of the reviewers for Galaxies in 2025 will be automatically included;
–Number of review reports;
–The quality of review reports.

Past Winners

Winner

Patrizia Romano
Patrizia Romano
National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF) – Brera Astronomical Observatory, Merate, Italy

Award Committee

Margo Aller
Margo Aller
Chairman
University of Michigan