A complete nomination package consists of the following:
A nomination letter containing the nominator’s name, title, institution and contact information detailing the nominee’s truly outstanding scientific contributions and/or sustained impact to the field of GeoHealth over their career (e.g., research, education, mentoring, outreach, etc.) for the benefit of society. Please include a 150 character or less citation at the beginning of the letter. Letterhead is preferred.
The nominee’s curriculum vitae, 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.).
A selected bibliography stating the total number and types of publications and the number published by AGU.
Two letters of support (separate from the nomination letter) with the supporter’s name, title, institution and contact information supporting the nominator’s argument by stating how the nominee meets the selection criteria. Diverse letters of support are encouraged (i.e., individuals not currently or recently associated with the candidate's institution of graduate education or employment), which may be from the beneficiaries of the nominee’s impact (e.g. practitioners/public health organizations). Letterhead is preferred.
2026 Review Timeline
- 5 January: Submission period opens
- 13 March: Submission period closes
- 1 April -13 May: Selection committees review nomination packages
- 18 May: Recommendation reports due to staff
- 12 June: Section President Approval of Recommendation Reports Due
- TBD September: 2026 Section award and lecture recipients announced

