Nominations are closed for 2025
Career Stage
Experienced
Award Type
Union Award
Of Note
Peer OR self-nomination permitted
Submission Window
3 January - 14 March
Recognizing Lifetime Achievement in the Advancement of Diversity and Inclusion Within the Earth and Space Sciences
The AGU Lifetime Achievement Award for Diversity and Inclusion recognizes exemplary efforts made throughout a senior scientist’s career for developing program/s, systems, or networks that have led to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Earth and space science profession.
The nominees for this distinguished award are individuals who have exemplified success and can inspire others from diverse backgrounds to embrace and drive sustainable change within the profession.
Honor Benefits
Recipients receive the following:
- A $10,000 prize
- A custom engraved award
- Recognition at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
- Registration to AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
- Two hotel nights and tickets to the Honors Banquet at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
Criteria for a Successful Nomination
Nominees are evaluated on the following:
The nominee's body of work including evidence of:
- reducing structural barriers and advancing DEI scholarship, pedagogy, policies, practices, advocacy, and outreach
- innovation and new approaches
- leadership, mentorship, and/or volunteer service to address and advance DEI issues
- international impact
- contributions across the Union or STEM
- alignment with AGU strategic goals and envisioned future
Eligibility
Nominee
The nominee must be an experienced senior scientist who is an established leader in their field.
Nominators
Nominators must be active AGU members.
All Parties
Must be in compliance with AGU's conflict of interest and professional conduct policies.
Read AGU's Ethics Policies