A complete nomination package consists of the following:
A nomination letter that states how the nominee meets the selection criteria. It should include details about the nominee’s significant impact on students’ and the public’s understanding of space physics and aeronomy through their education or outreach activities, and include a one-sentence citation. Nominator’s signature, name, title, institution, and contact information are required and 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.).
One letter of support. Supporter’s signature, name, title, institution, and contact information are required and letterhead is preferred. We encourage letters from individuals not currently or recently associated with the candidate’s institution of graduate education or employment. Letterhead is preferred.
One to three examples of the nominee's education and outreach activities, with documentation if available.
A selected bibliography stating the total number and types of publications and the number published by AGU.
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