CEDAR email: AGU 2026 Honors Nominations Now Open!

[Katharine Reeves]

Do you know someone amazing whose achievements deserve to be recognized?  The AGU SPA section has many awards to choose from!

Applications for SPA Section Awards are due March 13!

The Basu U.S. Early Career for Research Excellence in Sun-Earth Systems Science. This award recognizes significant work by an early career researcher that shows promise of making outstanding contributions to research in Sun-Earth systems science and furthers the understanding of plasma physical processes and their applications for the benefit of society

The Basu International Early Career Award in Sun-Earth Systems Science: This award recognizes significant work by an early career scientist from a developing nation that shows promise of making outstanding contributions to research in Space Physics and Aeronomy Sciences and furthers the understanding of plasma physical processes or advances their applications for the benefit of society.

The Fred L. Scarf Award: This award is in recognition of an outstanding dissertation that contributes directly to solar-planetary science.  
The Space Physics & Aeronomy Richard Carrington (SPARC) Education & Public Outreach Award: This award is presented annually to a senior scientist for significant impact on the public’s understanding of space physics and aeronomy through their education or outreach activities.

The Eugene Parker Lecture: The Eugene Parker Lecture is presented biennially to a space scientist who has made significant contributions to the fields of solar and heliospheric science.  
The William B. Hanson Lecture: The William B. Hanson Lecture is presented biennially and recognizes a mid-career scientist who is making an impact through innovative approaches to observation and interpretation and to encourage a breadth in interpretation that advances all disciplines in SPA.

More information:  https://www.agu.org/honors/section-awards-lectures