Honors and Recognition Committee
Committee charge
The Honors and Recognition Committee maintains oversight of AGU’s honors and recognition programs at all levels – Union medals, awards and prizes, Fellows, and Section honors. The committee conducts a periodic review of the programs to ensure alignment with AGU’s values, strategic plan, and to promote and exemplify an inclusive scientific culture.
Key Duties of the H&R Committee
- Develop policies and procedures consistent with AGU’s values and strategic goals that enhance the effectiveness of the honors and recognition programs at all levels.
- Review proposals for new recognitions and modifications to existing honors and establish new honors to enhance and support AGU’s values and strategic plan.
- Establish guidelines to ensure equitable and transparent practices around engagement in the honors program and the reviewal process of nominees.
- Examine and report on program data to determine whether the number and quality of AGU honors nominees is competitive.
- Ensure that the catalogue of honors aligns with AGU’s values, strategic plan and DEI strategy.
- Provide guidelines and resources to Sections Honors Canvassing Committees to support their engagement with the Honors Program.
- Develop opportunities and platforms to promote honorees accomplishments.
- Partner with AGU staff, Sections, and other key partners in communicating and promoting initiatives for AGU’s honors and recognition programs.