Oceanography | Vol. 38, No. 3
THE OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY’S
HONORS PROGRAM
One of the most meaningful TOS programs is celebrating our
colleagues’ accomplishments through the TOS Honors program.
Please take this opportunity to recognize a colleague, mentor,
team, or peer for their exceptional achievements and contribu-
tions 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, chemical
oceanography, or paleoceanography.
The NILS GUNNAR JERLOV MEDAL is awarded biennially
to an individual for significantly advancing our knowledge of
how light interacts with the ocean.
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 geophysics.
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.
Fellows
Recognizing TOS members who have made outstanding and
sustained contributions to the field of oceanography through
scientific excellence, extraordinary service and leadership, and/
or strategic development of the field.
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 poten-
tial for future achievements in the field of oceanography.
The TOS MENTORING AWARD is given biennially to an
individual for excellence and/or innovation in mentoring the
next generation of ocean scientists.
The TOS OCEAN OBSERVING TEAM AWARD is pre-
sented biennially to a team for innovation and excellence in sus-
tained ocean observing for scientific and practical applications.
tos.org/honors
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 31, 2025
Honors Nomination Committee
In addition to receiving nominations directly from
community members, the TOS Honors Nomination
Committee provides an opportunity for members to
collaborate on suggesting and submitting nominations.
If you would like to apply to be part of this committee,
please apply by September 26, 2025. Learn more at:
tos.org/honors-nomination-committee