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Society Awards

Awards, Medals and Funds awarded by the Geological Society for achievements and contributions in geoscience

The Geological Society’s annual awards celebrate outstanding contributions to geoscience, recognising individuals who have made a lasting impact on the advancement of the discipline.

Nominate an Exceptional Geoscientist 

Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their contributions to geoscience? Our annual awards highlight excellence in research, professional practice and education. Whether they have made ground-breaking discoveries, advanced applied geoscience or championed diversity and inclusion, we want to hear about them.

You can nominate at any time with each annual cycle closing 15 October.

For details on our awards, medals, and funds explore our awards brochure. Links to the nomination forms are below. These online forms allow you to save and resume your submission at any time.

•    Society Awards Nomination Form
•    Early Career Funds Nomination Form
•    President’s Awards Nomination Form

Society Awards

Our awards recognise excellence across all career stages, from early career researchers to those with a lifetime of achievement. Click on each award name to learn more and view past recipients.

Honouring individuals whose research and contributions have had a profound influence on geoscience.

 

Recognising individuals who have made a significant contribution to the geoscience community.

 

Recognising excellence in geological practice and research.

Supporting promising early-career geoscientists and future leaders in the field.

 

  • Wollaston Fund: excellent contributions to geoscience research and/or its application in either or both 'pure' and 'applied' aspects of the science
  • Lyell Fund: excellent contributions to geoscience research and/or its applicationin soft rock studies
  • Murchison Fund: excellent contributions to geoscience research and/or its application in hard rock studies
  • William Smith Fund: excellence in contributions to applied and economic aspects of geoscience
  • President’s Award: significant early career promise and future leader potential

Specialist and Regional Group Awards

These awards are managed separately, please visit the Specialist Groups and Regional Groups pages for more information.

Share Your Thoughts

To find out more or share your feedback, please contact: awards@geolsoc.org.uk.

 

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