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A complete nomination package consists of the following:

Nomination Letter

A nomination letter (not to exceed two pages) that states how the nominee meets the selection criteria. Nominator’s signature, name, title, institution, and contact information are required. Letterhead is preferred.

CV

The nominee’s curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages), that includes the candidate’s name, address, email, history of employment, degrees, research experience, honors, memberships and service to the community (committee work, advisory boards, etc.). 

Letter of Support

One letter of support (separate from the nomination letter) with the supporter’s name, title, institution and contact information. We encourage letters from individuals not currently or recently associated with the candidate’s institution of graduate education or employment. Letterhead is preferred.

Multiple Nominators

Multiple nominators for a single candidate are encouraged to collaborate on the nomination package.

2024 Review Timeline

  • 17 January: Nomination period Opens
  • 27 March: Nomination period Closes
  • 22 April - 3 June: Selection committees review nominations
  • 10 June: Section Award selection committees' recommendation reports are due
  • 10 - 17 June: Section Presidents reviewing Section Award Committee recommendation reports
  • 21 June: Deadline for Section Presidents to approve recommendations for the 2024 Section Award recipients
  • TBD September: 2024 Section Awards recipients announced

Heads Up!

AGU reserves the right to reject, without review, nominations that do not meet all eligibility requirements. These include:
Conflict of Interest
Nominators must adhere to AGU's conflict of interest policy to avoid the appearance of bias.
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Two-Page Limit
No one component of the nomination package should exceed two pages. AGU will remove any additional pages before sharing with the review committee.
Posthumous Nominations
AGU does not accept nominations for candidates posthumously.
Duplicate Nominations
If duplicate nominations for the same candidate are submitted, AGU will only review the first submitted.
Co-Nominations
A maximum of two nominators may submit a nomination together.