Welcome to the Union Medals, Awards, and Prizes submission and review site!
AGU utilizes a two-step nomination and review process to enhance the accessibility and equity of the Union medals, awards, and prizes. Please review the specific criteria for the honor you are submitting a nomination for and AGU's values prior to starting the process.
The first round of the 2026 Nomination Cycle will run from 5 January to 2 March at 11:59 PM ET.
- All required information must be submitted through the online submission platform
- Late/incomplete nominations will not be accepted
- Materials sent outside of the submission platform will not be accepted
- We recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the online nomination platform.
To submit a nomination, click on SUBMIT NOMINATION, in the top navigation bar.
If you have questions or if you encounter technical issues with the submission platform, please contact us at honors@agu.org.
Nomination Process for the First-Round:
First-round nomination packages must include two components: a statement of intent and a description of how the nominee aligns with AGU's values. Each statement should be between 250 and 500 words in length and must exclude any individually identifying information about the nominee. For guidance on how to anonymize a nomination, please refer to the Tips for Anonymizing Nominations.
- Statement of intent: The statement should highlight the nominee's qualifications as they pertain to the primary criteria/award scope.
- Statement of the nominee's alignment to AGU values: The statement should outline the degree to which the nominee aligns with AGU values. Nominators will be asked to provide examples. For guidance on demonstrating alignment with AGU Values, please refer to Examples of How to Showcase Alignment with AGU Values in Nominations.
The second round of the nomination process is scheduled to open on 27 April. The full timeline for the nomination and review process is available here.
Reminders:
- The first round of the nomination and review process is anoymized.
- Nominators should not include any individually identifying information about the nominee in the statement of intent and alignment with AGU values.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are self-nominations permitted?
- Yes, self- nominations are permitted for all Union medals, awards, and prizes.
- Are co-nominators allowed?
- Yes, one primary nominator and one co-nominator are allowed per nomination. If you have a co-nominator, please provide their information during the first round.
- What happens if there are multiple nominations for a single candidate?
- Two or more nominations for a single candidate for a given award will NOT be considered. If separate packages are received, the nominators will be asked to combine them.
- Does AGU accept posthumous nominations?
- No, posthumous nominations are not allowed but will be considered if the nomination was submitted when the nominee was still alive.