List of geophysics awards

This list of geophysics awards is an index to articles on notable awards for contributions to geophysics, the branch of natural science concerned with the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, and the use of quantitative methods for their analysis. The list gives the country of the organization that sponsors the award, but the awards are not necessarily limited to people from that country.

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International
AwardSponsorNotes
Andrei Borisovich Vistelius Research AwardInternational Association for Mathematical GeosciencesYoung scientist for promising contributions in research in the application of mathematics or informatics in any field of the earth sciences[1]
Felix Chayes PrizeInternational Association for Mathematical GeosciencesExcellence in research in mathematical petrology[2][3]
Georges Matheron LectureshipInternational Association for Mathematical GeosciencesProven research ability in the field of spatial statistics or mathematical morphology[4]
John Cedric Griffiths Teaching AwardInternational Association for Mathematical GeosciencesOutstanding teaching that involves application of mathematics or informatics to the Earth's nonrenewable natural resources or to sedimentary geology[5][6]
William Christian Krumbein MedalInternational Association for Mathematical GeosciencesDistinction in application of mathematics or informatics in the earth sciences, service to the IAMG, and support to professions involved in the earth sciences[7][8]

Americas
AwardSponsorCountryNotes
J. Tuzo Wilson MedalCanadian Geophysical UnionCanadaOutstanding contribution to the field of geophysics in Canada[9]
Harry H. Hess MedalAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesTo honor outstanding achievements in research of the constitution and evolution of Earth and sister planets
Charles A. Whitten MedalAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesOutstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets[10]
Guenter Loeser Memorial AwardAir Force Research LaboratoryUnited StatesOutstanding research contribution[11]
Inge Lehmann MedalAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesOutstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure, composition, and dynamics of the Earth's mantle and core[12]
James B. Macelwane MedalAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesEarly career scientists in the field of Geological and Planetary Sciences[13]
Maurice Ewing MedalAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesSignificant original contributions to the understanding of physical, geophysical, and geological processes in the ocean; to those who advance oceanographic engineering, technology, and instrumentation; and to those who perform outstanding service to the marine sciences[14]
Robert E. Horton MedalAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesOutstanding contributions to the geophysical aspects of hydrology[15][16]
Roger Revelle MedalAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesOutstanding accomplishments or contributions toward the understanding of the Earth’s atmospheric processes, including its dynamics, chemistry, and radiation; and toward the role of the atmosphere, atmosphere-ocean coupling, or atmosphere-land coupling in determining the climate, biogeochemical cycles, or other key elements of the climate system[17]
Vetlesen PrizeLamont–Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, G. Unger Vetlesen FoundationUnited StatesScientific achievement resulting in a clearer understanding of the Earth, its history, or its relations to the universe[18][19]
Waldo E. Smith AwardAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesIndividuals who have played unique leadership roles in such diverse areas as scientific associations, education, legislation, research, public understanding of science, management, and philanthropy, and whose accomplishments have greatly strengthened and helped advance the geophysical sciences[20][21]
Whipple AwardAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesIndividual who makes an outstanding contribution to the field of planetary science[22]
William Bowie MedalAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesOutstanding contributions to fundamental geophysics and for unselfish cooperation in research[23]
William Gilbert AwardAmerican Geophysical UnionUnited StatesOutstanding and unselfish work in magnetism of Earth materials and of the Earth and planets[24]

Asia
AwardSponsorCountryNotes
Krishnan MedalIndian Geophysical UnionIndiaOutstanding geophysicist/geologist whose age does not exceed 40 years for outstanding work in specific branches of geophysics/geology and related geosciences[25]

Europe
AwardSponsorCountryNotes
Alexander von Humboldt MedalEuropean Geosciences UnionEuropeResearch in developing regions for the benefit of people and society through which they have achieved exceptional international standing in geosciences and planetary and space sciences[26]
Arthur Holmes MedalEuropean Geosciences UnionEuropeScientists who have achieved exceptional international standing in solid Earth sciences for their contributions and scientific achievements[27]
Bullerwell LectureBritish Geophysical AssociationUnited KingdomSignificant contribution to the field of geophysics[28]
Chapman MedalRoyal Astronomical SocietyUnited KingdomInvestigations of outstanding merit in the science of the Sun, space and planetary environments or solar-terrestrial physics[29]
Conrad Schlumberger AwardEuropean Association of Geoscientists and EngineersEuropeOutstanding contribution over a period of time to the scientific and technical advancement of the geosciences, particularly geophysics[30]
Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical SocietyRoyal Astronomical SocietyUnited KingdomAchievement in geophysics[31][32][33]
Hans Oeschger MedalEuropean Geosciences UnionEuropeOutstanding achievements in ice research and/or short term climatic changes (past, present, future)[34]
Keith Runcorn PrizeRoyal Astronomical SocietyUnited KingdomBest British doctoral thesis in geophysics[35]
Louis Néel MedalEuropean Geosciences UnionEuropeOutstanding contributions in the application of experimental and theoretical methods of solid state physics to the study of earth sciences[36]
Price MedalRoyal Astronomical SocietyUnited KingdomInvestigations of outstanding merit in solid-earth geophysics, oceanography, or planetary sciences[37]

See also

References
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