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THE OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY’S
HONORS PROGRAM
One of the most meaningful aspects of being a member of
The Oceanography Society (TOS) is the opportunity to recog
nize and celebrate our colleagues’ accomplishments. Please
take this opportunity to recognize a colleague, mentor, team,
or peer for their exceptional achievements and contributions
to the ocean sciences.
Medals
WALLACE S. BROECKER MEDAL is awarded biennially
to an individual for innovative and impactful contributions to
the advancement or application of marine geoscience, chem
ical oceanography, or paleoceanography. Nomination dead
line: October 31, 2025.
The NILS GUNNAR JERLOV MEDAL is awarded bien
nially to an individual for advancing our knowledge of
how light interacts with the ocean. Nomination deadline:
October 31, 2025.
The WALTER MUNK MEDAL is awarded biennially to
an individual for extraordinary accomplishments and novel
insights contributing to the advancement or application of
physical oceanography, ocean acoustics, or marine geophys
ics. Nomination deadline: October 31, 2025.
The MARY SEARS MEDAL is awarded biennially to an
individual for innovative, and impactful contributions to the
advancement or application of biological oceanography,
marine biology, or marine ecology, along with outstand
ing contributions to education and mentorship in the field.
Nomination deadline: October 31, 2025.
Fellows
Recognizing TOS members who have made outstanding
and sustained contributions to the field of oceanography
through scientific excellence, extraordinary service and lead
ership, and/or strategic development of the field. Nomination
deadline: October 31, 2025.
Awards
The TOS EARLY CAREER AWARD is presented bienni
ally to up to three TOS Early Career members for significant
early-career research contributions and impact, and the
potential for future achievements in the field of oceanogra
phy. Nomination deadline: October 31, 2025.
The TOS MENTORING AWARD is given biennially to an
individual for excellence and/or innovation in mentoring the
next generation. Nomination deadline: October 31, 2025.
The TOS OCEAN OBSERVING TEAM AWARD is pre
sented biennially to a team for innovation and excellence in
sustained ocean observing for scientific and practical appli
cations. Nomination deadline: October 31, 2025.
tos.org/honors