Call for Nominations for the 2010 AMOS Medal
Thu, Aug 19 2010

This is the call for nomination for the 2010 AMOS Medal.

The AMOS Medal recognises leadership in meteorology, oceanography, climate and related fields, particularly through education and the development of young scientists, and through the building of research environments. In particular, the AMOS Medal is directed to senior scientists who have made a substantial contribution over many years, advancing the science of meteorology, oceanography and climatology through leadership, mentoring and research management rather than personal research. It should be noted that these criteria are complementary to those for the Priestley Medal and Christopher Taylor Award.

Any scientist may make a nomination. Younger scientists in particular are encouraged to nominate their mentors for this Award.

The Awards Committee has limited ability to seek additional information and therefore depends on the nomination papers to provide a full and fair account of the candidate taking particular account of the criteria for this award. The Committee’s preferred form of nomination comprises: 

• a summary of the reasons for the candidature,
• a listing of the major achievements in leadership in meteorology, oceanography, climate and related fields; and
• a curriculum vitae.

AMOS Council believes that the AMOS Awards provide an important means of recognising talent both among its members and in the fields that it represents, and it does not restrict nominations or applications to those who are members of the Society. It is expected that Award winners will give serious consideration to joining the Society and taking an active part in its affairs. Where award winners are not already members of AMOS, Council will provide a complimentary membership for the remainder of the year of award. 

Nominations with supporting papers should be sent by email to mark.williams@bom.gov.au by 15th September. Further information can be obtained from Mark Williams of the Bureau’s Victoria Regional Office.

Click here to see previous recipients of the AMOS Medal.