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2 | DPS | Gerard P. Kuiper Prize | Honors outstanding contributions to the field of planetary science | -- | Fill out nomination form (PDF) and e-mail to dpsprize@aas.org: http://dps.aas.org/prizes/nomination_form | Any | 04/01/2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Harold C. Urey Prize | Recognizes outstanding achievement in planetary research by a young scientist | -- | Fill out nomination form (PDF) and e-mail to dpsprize@aas.org: http://dps.aas.org/prizes/nomination_form | Young Scientist | 04/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Harold Masursky Award | Acknowledges outstanding service to planetary science and exploration | -- | Fill out nomination form (PDF) and e-mail to dpsprize@aas.org: http://dps.aas.org/prizes/nomination_form | Any | 04/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Carl Sagan Medal | Recognizes and honors outstanding communication by an active planetary scientist to the general public | -- | Fill out nomination form (PDF) and e-mail to dpsprize@aas.org: http://dps.aas.org/prizes/nomination_form | Any | 04/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Jonathan Eberhart Planetary Sciences Journalism Award | Recognizes and stimulates distinguished popular writing on planetary sciences | -- | Complete entry form & send example of nominee's writing to dpspress@aas.org: http://dps.aas.org/prizes/eberhart_entry_form | Any | 04/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | AGU | Ambassador Award | Given in recognition for in recognition for "outstanding contributions to the following area(s): societal impact, service to the Earth and space community, scientific leadership, and promotion of talent/career pool." | Nominee must be AGU member for >=3 yrs | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, nominee's selected bibliography, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Athelstan Spilhaus Award | Given in recognition of their "enhancement of the public understanding of the Earth and space sciences," through devoting portions of their career conveying to the general public the excitement, significance, and beauty of the Earth and space sciences. | Nominee must be AGU member for >=2 yrs | Send nominee's AGU join date (letter), nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail; optional: selected bibliography & supporting files: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Charles A. Whitten Medal | Recognition for "outstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets." (Given in even years only) | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, nominee's selected bibliography, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Charles S. Falkenberg Award | Recognition of a "scientist under 45 years of age who has contributed to the quality of life, economic opportunities and stewardship of the planet through the use of Earth science information and to the public awareness of the importance of understanding our planet." | Nominee must be <45 years old as of January 1st of the year of presentation; active AGU membership NOT required | Send nominee's year of birth, nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, nominee's selected bibliography, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Young scientist | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Edward A. Flinn III Award | Given annually to an “individual or small group who personifies the Union’s motto ‘unselfish cooperation in research’ through their facilitating, coordinating, and implementing activities.” This award is for the unsung heroes who provide the ideas, motivation, and labors of love that build and maintain the structure without which our science could not flourish. | AGU membership NOT required for nominee; nominee can be an individual or a small group | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, nominee's selected bibliography, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Excellence In Geophysical Education Award | Presented annually “to acknowledge a sustained commitment to excellence in geophysical education by a team, individual, or group." Examples are educators who have had a major impact on geophysical education at any level (kindergarten through postgraduate), who have been outstanding teachers and trainers for a number of years, or who have made a long-lasting, positive impact on geophysical education through professional service. | AGU membership NOT required for nominee; nominee can be an individual, team, or group | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Harry H. Hess Medal | Given annually to one honoree in recognition for "outstanding achievements in research on the constitution and evolution of the Earth and other planets." | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, nominee's selected bibliography, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Inge Lehmann Medal | Given annually to one honoree in recognition for "outstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure, composition, and dynamics of the Earth's mantle and core" | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, nominee's selected bibliography, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | International Award | Given annually to one honoree (individual scientist, group, or small team) in recognition "for making an outstanding contribution to furthering the Earth and space sciences and using science for the benefit of society in developing nations.” | AGU membership NOT required for nominee; nominee can be an individual, team, or group | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail; optional: selected bibliography & supporting files: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | James B. Macelwane Medal | Given annually to three or up to five honorees in recognition for "significant contributions to the geophysical sciences by an outstanding early career scientist." | Nominee must be active AGU member no more than 10 years beyond receiving their Ph.D. or highest equivalent terminal degree on January 1 of the year of presentation | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, nominee's selected bibliography, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Young scientist | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | John Adam Fleming Medal | Given annually to one honoree in recognition for "original research and technical leadership in geomagnetism, atmospheric electricity, aeronomy, space physics, and related sciences." | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, nominee's selected bibliography, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism | To recognize a journalist or a group that has made significant, lasting, and consistent contributions to accurate reporting or writing on the geophysical sciences for the general public. | Nominations open to science journalists (or groups of journalists) who have, over a period of >15 years, have made significant contributions to accurate reporting of geophysical or space science for the general public | Send nomination letter, samples of nominee's work, & up to 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Mid-career | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Robert E. Horton Medal | Given annually to one honoree in recognition for "outstanding contributions to hydrology." | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail; optional: selected bibliography & supporting files: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Roger Revelle Medal | Given annually to one honoree in recognition for "outstanding contributions in atmospheric sciences, atmosphere-ocean coupling, atmosphere-land coupling, biogeochemical cycles, climate or related aspects of the Earth system." | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail; optional: selected bibliography & supporting files: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Science for Solutions Award | Given annually to one student or postdoctoral scientist in recognition for "significant contributions in the application and use of the Earth and space sciences to solve societal problems." | Nominee must be an active AGU member, a current student or postdoctoral scientist member (who is within three years since receiving their Ph.D.) of any AGU Section or Focus Group. Nominee must be working in Earth and space science to contribute to solutions for societal problems. Nominee will be a single contributor who is completing significant work. | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail; optional: selected bibliography & supporting files: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Student/post-doc | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Waldo E. Smith Award | Given in even-numbered years to one honoree in recognition for "extraordinary service to geophysics." | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail; optional: selected bibliography & supporting files: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Walter H. Bucher Medal | Given in even-numbered years to one honoree in recognition for "original contributions to the basic knowledge of crust and lithosphere." | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail; optional: selected bibliography & supporting files: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | William Bowie Medal | AGU's highest honor, the William Bowie Medal, is given annually to one honoree in recognition for "outstanding contributions to fundamental geophysics and for unselfish cooperation in research." | Nominee must be active AGU member | Send nomination letter w/one-sentence citation, nominee's CV, & 3 letters of support via online submission or postal mail; optional: selected bibliography & supporting files: http://honors.agu.org/nominations/ | Any | 03/15/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | GSA | Penrose Medal | Awarded in recognition of eminent research in pure geology, for outstanding original contributions or achievements that mark a major advance in the science of geology. | Award is made only at the discretion of the GSA Council | Complete online nomination form: http://www.geosociety.org/awards/nominations.htm | Any | 02/01/2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Day Medal | Awarded annually, or less frequently at the discretion of the Council, to recognize outstanding distinction in the application of physics and chemistry to the solution of geologic problems, with no restriction to the particular field of geologic research. | Awarded to geoscientists "actively pursuring a research career" | Complete online nomination form: http://www.geosociety.org/awards/nominations.htm | Any | 02/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Young Scientist Award (Donath Medal) | Awarded to a young scientist for outstanding achievement in contributing to geologic knowledge through original research that marks a major advance in the earth sciences. | Nominee must be 35 or younger in the year in which the award is to be presented | Complete online nomination form: http://www.geosociety.org/awards/nominations.htm | Young scientist | 02/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Bromery Award for Minorities | Awarded to any minority, preferably African Americans, "who have made significant contributions to research in the geological sciences, or those who have been instrumental in opening the geoscience field to other minorities." | Nominee must be from an underrepresented minority group, preferably African American | Complete online nomination form: http://www.geosociety.org/awards/nominations.htm | Any | 02/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Subaru Outstanding Woman in Science Award | Awarded to a woman that has impacted the field of the geosciences in a major way based on their Ph.D. research. | Women are eligible for the first 3 years following her degree. | Complete online nomination form: http://www.geosociety.org/awards/nominations.htm | Young scientist | 02/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
30 | GSA Public Service Award | Awarded for contributions that have materially enhanced the public's understanding of the earth sciences, or significantly served decision-makers in the application of scientific and technical information in public affairs and public policy related to the earth sciences. | Nominee must typically be a GSA member | Complete online nomination form: http://www.geosociety.org/awards/nominations.htm | Any | 02/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | GSA President's Medal | Conferred only on individuals, groups, or entities whose impact has profoundly enhanced the geoscience profession through: (a) supporting and contributing to the Society; (b) advancing geosciences, enhancing professional growth, and/or promoting geosciences in service of humankind; or (c) significantly enlarging the range of scientific achievement for the growth of our profession. | Nominations only by the GSA president | N/A | -- | -- | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Honorary Fellows | Geologists who have distinguished themselves in geological investigations or in notable service to the Society may be elected as Honorary Fellows. In practice, nearly all candidates are non-North Americans who live and work outside of North America. The most noteworthy exceptions were astronauts. Most Honorary Fellows have been elected after many years of outstanding and internationally recognized contributions to the science. Honorary Fellows do not have to be members of GSA to be considered. | Nominators must stress the original research and scientific advances of the candidate | Complete online nomination form: http://www.geosociety.org/awards/nominations.htm | Any | 02/01/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | AAS | Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy | For outstanding research and promise for future research by a postdoctoral woman researcher. | Given to a North American female astronomer within five years of receiving her PhD in the year designated for the award; self-nominations allowed | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | Young scientist | 30 June each year | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Chambliss Astronomical Writing Award | For astronomy writing for an academic audience, specifically textbooks at either the upper-division undergraduate level or the graduate level. | Nominee's book must be currently available in North America | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | Any | 30 June each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Education Prize | Recognizes outstanding contributions to the education of the public, students, and/or the next generation of professional astronomers. | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | Any | 30 June each year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Dannie Heineman Prize for Astrophysics | Recognizes outstanding mid-career work in the field of astrophysics | No restrictions on nominee's citizenship or country of residency | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | Mid-career | 30 June each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Newton Lacy Pierce Prize in Astronomy | Awarded for outstanding achievement, over the past five years, in observational astronomical research based on measurements of radiation from an astronomical object. | Nominee must be under 36 in the year of the award; must be a resident of North America; self-nominations allowed | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | Mid-career | 30 June each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Henry Norris Russell Lectureship | Awarded for a lifetime of eminence in astronomical research | -- | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | End-of-career | 30 June each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Beatrice M. Tinsley Prize | Recognizes an outstanding research contribution to astronomy or astrophysics, of an exceptionally creative or innovative character | No restrictions on nominee's citizenship or country of residency | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | Any | 30 June each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
40 | George Van Biesbroeck Prize | Honors a living individual for long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy, often beyond the requirements of his or her paid position | -- | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | End-of-career | 30 June each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy | Awarded for significant contribution to observational or theoretical astronomy during the five years preceding the award | Nominee must be under 36 in the year of the award or within 8 years of receipt of their Ph.D.; self-nominations allowed | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | Young scientist | 30 June each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Joseph Weber Award for Astronomical Instrumentation | Awarded to an individual, of any nationality, for the design, invention, or significant improvement of instrumentation (not software) leading to advances in astronomy | No restrictions on nominee's citizenship or country of residency | Complete online nomination form: http://aas.org/content/aas-prize-nomination-form | Any | 30 June each year | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Lancelot M. Berkeley − New York Community Trust Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy | For highly meritorious work in advancing the science of astronomy during the previous year. | No restrictions on nominee's citizenship or country of residency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Award for Public Service to the Astronomical Sciences | Awarded to those who have performed outstanding public service in support of astronomy, planetary science, and related fields. | Candidates for the award should have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishment in the development of science policy, particularly in support of astronomical research and education. | Nomination package of nominee's CV or biographical sketch and a narrative justifcation must be submitted to the Committee on Astronomy and Public Policy (CAPP) | Any | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | AAS DDA | Dirk Brouwer Award | To recognize outstanding contributions to the field of Dynamical Astronomy, including celestial mechanics, astrometry, geophysics, stellar systems, galactic and extra galactic dynamics | -- | E-mail nominee's CV, bibliography, & at least 3 letters of support to the Committee Chair: wisdom@mit.edu | Any | 01/03/2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | AAS HEAD | Bruno Rossi Prize | For a significant contribution to High Energy Astrophysics, with particular emphasis on recent, original work | Nominations can only be made by AAS HEAD members; call opens in September | Submit letter of nomination and 3 letters of support: http://www.aas.org/head/rossi/rossi.nomin.html | Any | 15 Oct each year | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | AAS HAD | LeRoy E. Doggett Prize for Historical Astronomy | Awarded in even years to an individual who has significantly influenced the field of the history of astronomy by a career-long effort. | Nominations can only be made by AAS HAD members | End-of-career | 03/01/2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Donald E. Osterbrock Book Prize for Historical Astronomy | Awarded in odd years to the author(s) of a book judged to advance the field of the history of astronomy or to bring history of astronomy to light. | Nominations can only be made by AAS HAD members; book must be copyrighted 2–5 years before the award year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | AAS LAD | Laboratory Astrophysics Prize | Presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to Laboratory Astrophysics over an extended period of time | E-mail one-page narrative of nominee's career, CV, bibliography, any supporting materials, & 2 letters of support to ladsec@aas.org | End-of-career | 08/29/2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
50 | AAS SPD | George Ellery Hale Prize | Awarded to a scientist for outstanding contributions to the field of solar astronomy | Any living scientist is eligible | Letter of nomination, CV, bibliography, & 3 letters of support should be sent to the prize committee: http://spd.aas.org/navbar_prizes.html | End-of-career | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Karen Harvey Prize | Awarded in recognition for a significant contribution to the study of the Sun early in a person's professional career | Nominee must be less than 36 or less than 10 years out of their terminal degree; no restrictions on country of residence or membership in the SPD | Letter of nomination, CV, bibliography, & 3 letters of support should be sent to the prize committee: http://spd.aas.org/navbar_prizes.html | End-of-career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | MSA | Mineralogical Society of America Award | To recognize outstanding published contributions to the science of mineralogy by relatively young individuals or individuals near the beginning of their professional careers. | Nominee must be less than 36 or less than 7 years of receiving their terminal degree (exceptions for interruptions such as childbirth, serious illness, etc.) | Send nomination checklist, cover letter, & any supplementary material (CV, bibliography, etc.) to jaspeer@minsocm.org | Young scientist | 1 June each year | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | AWG | Association for Women Geoscientists Professional Excellence Award | For women who, throughout their careers, have made distinguished contributions in each of the three following professional areas: Government/regulatory, Private industry/consulting and Academia/research. | Nominees do not have to be AWG members | Send 2-page letter, nominee's CV, & 2 letters of support to office@awg.org | End-of-career | Ongoing | ||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Outstanding Educator Award | Honors well-established college or university teachers who have played a significant role in the education and support of women geoscientists both within and outside the classroom. | Send nominee's CV and at least 6 letters of support from professional colleagues and former/current students to: patmanley@middlebury.edu | Mid-career | 1 April each year | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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