Geoffrey Roy Ball
Geoff Ball was presented with his award at a function on Thursday 24 September 1992 at the Art Gallery, Wentworth Building, University of Sydney. The function was presided by University Vice Chancellor Professor Don McNicol, and Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics Professor Gus Lehrer.
In Peter O'Halloran's citation speech he noted that Geoff was the present Director of First and Second Year Studies within the the School of Mathematics and Statistics. He noted Geoff had made an outstanding contribution to the enrichment of mathematics learning in New South Wales and throughout Australia. He has been
As a later note, after Geoff later retired from the University of Sydney and handed over the Director of Training role to Bill Palmer, Geoff continued through 2012 as principal coordinator of the training of NSW students.