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American Geophysical Union (AGU)
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AGU Ambassador Award
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual AGU Ambassador Award to one to five honorees in recognition of outstanding contributions in societal impact, service to the Earth and space science community, scientific leadership, and promotion of talent beyond traditional disciplinary awards.
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AGU Ambassador Award
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual AGU Ambassador Award to one to five honorees who have made outstanding contributions in societal impact, service to the Earth and space science community, scientific leadership, and talent promotion that go beyond traditional disciplinary recognition.
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Athelstan Spilhaus Award
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual Athelstan Spilhaus Award to individuals who significantly enhance public engagement with Earth and space sciences by conveying their excitement, significance, and beauty.
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Athelstan Spilhaus Award
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) annually awards the Athelstan Spilhaus Award to individuals who significantly enhance public engagement with Earth and space sciences, recognizing leaders who convey the excitement, significance, and beauty of these fields (established 2006).
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Charles A. Whitten Medal (AGU Union Medal)
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the Charles A. Whitten Medal biennially to a senior scientist for outstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets, typically recognizing work in geodesy, nonlinear geophysics, planetary sciences, seismology, or tectonophysics.
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Charles A. Whitten Medal (AGU Union Medal)
The American Geophysical Union awards the Charles A. Whitten Medal biennially in even-numbered years to a senior scientist for outstanding achievement in research on the form and dynamics of the Earth and planets, with typical nominees working in geodesy, nonlinear geophysics, planetary sciences, seismology, or tectonophysics.
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Charles S. Falkenberg Award
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) and Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) annually present the Charles S. Falkenberg Award to an early- to mid-career scientist who has advanced quality of life, economic opportunities, planetary stewardship, and public understanding through the use of Earth science information and information technology.
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Charles S. Falkenberg Award
The Charles S. Falkenberg Award, sponsored by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP), honors early- to mid-career scientists who have improved quality of life, economic opportunity, and stewardship of the planet through the use and public communication of Earth science information.
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Claudia Alexander Award for Advancing Inclusive Excellence in STEM
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) offers the Claudia Alexander Award for Advancing Inclusive Excellence in STEM to recognize an individual or team that has developed programs, systems, or networks producing measurable, sustained advances in diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Earth and space sciences; the award includes a $10,000 prize, an engraved award, recognition at AGU’s annual meeting, meeting registration, two hotel nights, and Honors Reception tickets.
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Claudia Alexander Award for Advancing Inclusive Excellence in STEM
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) offers the Claudia Alexander Award for Advancing Inclusive Excellence in STEM to recognize individuals or teams who have developed programs, systems, or networks that measurably advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Earth and space sciences; the prize includes $10,000 to further the honoree(s)’ work, an engraved award, recognition at AGU’s annual meeting, meeting registration for a winner or up to two team members, two hotel nights, and two Honors Reception tickets.
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David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — News
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — News to journalists or small teams for outstanding news reporting (deadline one week or less) that makes Earth and space sciences accessible; winners receive $5,000, an engraved award, recognition in Eos and at AGU’s Annual Meeting, up to $1,000 travel reimbursement, two Honors Banquet tickets, and complimentary press registration.
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Devendra Lal Memorial Medal
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual Devendra Lal Memorial Medal to an early‑ or mid‑career scientist who is a citizen of and works in a World Bank‑designated low‑ or lower‑middle‑income country, recognizing outstanding research in any Earth or space science discipline; the honor includes an engraved medal, Union Fellowship, lifetime AGU membership, possible induction into the AGU College of Fellows (if eligibility criteria are met), an invitation to present at AGU’s annual meeting, and two Honors Reception tickets.
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Devendra Lal Memorial Medal
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual Devendra Lal Memorial Medal to an early- or mid-career scientist working in any Earth or space science discipline in a World Bank‑designated low- or lower‑middle‑income country in recognition of outstanding research.
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Eunice Newton Foote Medal for Earth-Life Science
The American Geophysical Union awards the Eunice Newton Foote Medal for Earth‑Life Science annually to an exceptional senior scientist for outstanding creative achievements at the intersection of Earth and life sciences that advance understanding of the Earth system, prospects for life on other worlds, or human well‑being.
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Eunice Newton Foote Medal for Earth-Life Science
The American Geophysical Union awards the Eunice Newton Foote Medal for Earth‑Life Science annually to an exceptional senior scientist for outstanding creative research at the intersection of Earth and life sciences, recognizing major advances in understanding the Earth system, planetary habitability, or human well‑being.
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GSSI Student Research Grant
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) offers a $2,000 grant to support student research in geophysical field studies, specifically focusing on ground-penetrating radar and electromagnetic methods.
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Harry H. Hess Medal
The American Geophysical Union annually awards the Harry H. Hess Medal to a senior scientist for outstanding research on the constitution and evolution of the Earth and other planets, recognizing contributions across disciplines such as surface processes, mineral and rock physics, planetary sciences, deep‑Earth studies, tectonophysics, volcanology, geochemistry, and petrology.
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Harry H. Hess Medal
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) annually awards the Harry H. Hess Medal to a senior scientist for outstanding research on the constitution and evolution of the Earth and other planets across disciplines such as surface processes, mineral and rock physics, deep Earth studies, tectonophysics, volcanology, geochemistry, petrology, and planetary sciences.
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Inge Lehmann Medal (AGU)
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) annually awards the Inge Lehmann Medal to a senior scientist for outstanding contributions to understanding the structure, composition, and dynamics of the Earth's mantle and core, encompassing disciplines such as geomagnetism, paleomagnetism, mineral and rock physics, seismology, deep‑interior studies, and tectonophysics.
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Inge Lehmann Medal (AGU)
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual Inge Lehmann Medal to a senior scientist for outstanding contributions to understanding the structure, composition, and dynamics of the Earth’s mantle and core.
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International Award
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) offers the annual International Award to a mid‑career or senior scientist, team, or group for outstanding contributions to Earth and space sciences that use science to benefit society in economically developing nations through education, training, capacity building, monitoring, or outreach.
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International Award
American Geophysical Union (AGU) annually awards the International Award (established 2007) to a mid‑career or senior scientist, team, or group whose Earth and space science work has measurably advanced science and benefited economically developing nations through education, training, capacity building, monitoring, or outreach.
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James B. Macelwane Medal
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) annually awards the James B. Macelwane Medal to three to five early-career scientists for significant contributions to Earth and space sciences; recipients receive an engraved medal, an invitation to present at AGU’s annual meeting, induction into the AGU College of Fellows subject to membership conditions, and two Honors Reception tickets.
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James B. Macelwane Medal
Offered annually by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the James B. Macelwane Medal recognizes three to five early-career scientists for outstanding contributions to Earth and space sciences, with emphasis on research depth, impact, creativity, and service, outreach, mentoring, and diversity.
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Joanne Simpson Medal (AGU) — Middle-career award in Earth and space science
The American Geophysical Union awards the Joanne Simpson Medal annually to two to three middle-career scientists across Earth and space sciences in recognition of transformative scientific advances, strong leadership, and outstanding service to science and society.
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Joanne Simpson Medal (AGU) — Middle-career award in Earth and space science
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the Joanne Simpson Medal annually to two–three middle-career scientists from any Earth and space science discipline for transformative scientific advances, leadership, and service; honorees receive an engraved medal, recognition at AGU's annual meeting, two Honors Reception tickets, and possible induction into the AGU College of Fellows (subject to membership/fellow conditions).
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John Adam Fleming Medal — AGU Union Medal recognizing original research and technical leadership in geomagnetism and space physics
The American Geophysical Union awards the annual John Adam Fleming Medal to one honoree for original research and technical leadership in geomagnetism, atmospheric electricity, aeronomy, space physics and related sciences.
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John Adam Fleming Medal — AGU Union Medal recognizing original research and technical leadership in geomagnetism and space physics
The American Geophysical Union awards the annual John Adam Fleming Medal for original research and technical leadership in geomagnetism, atmospheric electricity, aeronomy, space physics, and related sciences; the honor (established 1960) confers Union Fellowship and public recognition.
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Louise H. Kellogg Mid-Career Medal
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the Louise H. Kellogg Mid-Career Medal annually to one mid-career scientist for significant interdisciplinary contributions to understanding the evolution of planets.
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Louise H. Kellogg Mid-Career Medal
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) established the Louise H. Kellogg Mid‑Career Medal in 2025 to recognize one mid‑career scientist annually for significant interdisciplinary contributions to understanding planetary evolution.
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Maurice Ewing Medal
Jointly sponsored by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the U.S. Navy, the Maurice Ewing Medal is awarded annually to one honoree for significant contributions to original research, leadership, mentoring, service in the ocean sciences, and advancement of ocean technology; recipients receive an engraved medal, recognition at AGU’s annual meeting, two Honors Reception tickets, and induction into the AGU College of Fellows subject to membership criteria.
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Maurice Ewing Medal
The American Geophysical Union, jointly with the U.S. Navy, awards the annual Maurice Ewing Medal to a single honoree for significant contributions to original research, leadership, mentoring, service in the ocean sciences, and advancement of ocean technology.
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Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the biennial Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism to a journalist or team whose reporting has made significant, lasting, and consistent contributions to Earth and space science journalism for the general public; recipients receive an engraved award, recognition in Eos and at AGU’s annual meeting, two Honors Banquet tickets, and reimbursement of travel expenses up to $1,000.
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Walter H. Bucher Medal — AGU Union Medal for contributions to crust and lithosphere
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the Walter H. Bucher Medal annually to a senior scientist for original, lifetime contributions to the basic knowledge of the Earth's crust and lithosphere, covering disciplines such as seismology, tectonophysics, geochemistry, volcanology, geodesy, paleomagnetism, mineral and rock physics, and near‑surface and deep‑Earth studies.
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Walter H. Bucher Medal — AGU Union Medal for contributions to crust and lithosphere
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual Walter H. Bucher Medal to a senior scientist for original, lifetime contributions to understanding the Earth's crust and lithosphere across disciplines such as seismology, tectonophysics, geochemistry, petrology, geodesy, and related fields.
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Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – Features
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) awards the annual Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism — Features to an individual journalist or a team (up to four contributors) for a feature story or series (excluding books) that makes Earth and space sciences accessible to non‑scientists; recipients receive a $5,000 prize, an engraved award, recognition in Eos and at AGU’s annual meeting, up to $1,000 travel reimbursement, and two Honors Banquet tickets.
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Warren Washington Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Inclusive Science Excellence
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) presents the Warren Washington Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Inclusive Science Excellence to recognize senior scientists whose career-long development of programs, systems, or networks has measurably advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Earth and space sciences.
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Warren Washington Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Inclusive Science Excellence
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) offers the Warren Washington Lifetime Achievement Award for Advancing Inclusive Science Excellence to honor senior scientists whose career-long development of programs, systems, or networks has measurably advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Earth and space sciences.
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William Kaula Award
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) offers the William Kaula Award, presented biennially in even-numbered years to recognize unselfish service and extraordinary dedication to AGU’s publications program, including editorial leadership, policy development, and mentoring.
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William Kaula Award
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) presents the William Kaula Award biennially in even-numbered years to recognize unselfish service and extraordinary contributions to AGU’s publications program, including editorial leadership, mentorship, policy development, and innovative outreach; nominees are judged on quality and impact, reach to broad or underrepresented audiences, and originality.
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