2000 Medalists

John A. Simpson: William Bowie Medal for his fundamental contributions to the field of geophysics and unselfish cooperation in research.
James H. Dieterich: Walter Bucher Medal for his pioneering and insightful experimental and theoretical investigations of rock friction and their applications to the theory of earthquakes.
Joseph L. Reid: Maurice Ewing Medal for his outstanding original contributions to observational physical oceanography.
John T. Gosling: James Adam Fleming Medal for his contributions to the understanding of the physics of the solar wind and its interaction with the geomagnetic field.
M. Gordon Wolman: Robert E. Horton for his significant contributions to the field of quantitative fluvial geomorphology.
Richard J. O’Connell: Inge Lehmann Medal for his fundamental contributions to understanding of mantle structure and dynamics.
Scott C. Doney, Erik H. Hauri, Quentin C. Williams: James B. Macelwane Medal given in recognition of significant contributions to the geophysical sciences by young scientists (less than 36 years old).
James R. Holton: Roger Revelle Medal for his contributions to dynamic meteorology in combination with joining dynamics, chemistry, radiation and climate.
Rosina M. Bierbaum: Waldo E. Smith Medal for her contributions to the analysis and assessment of a wide range of geophysical issues of critical importance to society.

2000 Awardees

Juan Roederer: Edward A. Flinn III Award for his contributions to maintain the infrastructure of the national and international programs that enable the solutions of the complex problems of geophysics.
David Mogk: Excellence in Geophysical Education Award for his demonstrated excellence in the training, support and encouragement of students in the geophysical sciences.
Alexandra Witze: Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - Features for her article on Kerguelen Plateau in the southern Indian Ocean which was dry land some 100 million years, but is now, except for a few small islands, completely submerged that appeared in The Dallas Morning News.
Richard L. Hill: David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - Reporting for his article on “Quake Forecast Shifts to Land” citing new research that western Oregon could be the epicenter of a “colossal” earthquake that appeared in The Oregonian.