Nominations are now being accepted for the IAHS-UNESCO-WMO International Hydrology Prize. The International Hydrology Prize is awarded annually by IAHS, with UNESCO and WMO, to two people who have made an outstanding contribution to hydrological science.

Nominations for the Prize should be forwarded to one of the National Representatives. Any such Representative can be approached, not only the ones representing your country. The list of representatives is found HERE. In addition, National Committees to the UNESCO-IHP or National Hydrological Advisors to the WMO can nominate. All nominations are forwarded to the Secretary General of IAHS for consideration by the Evaluation Committee. The Committee consists of the President and a Vice-President of IAHS and representatives of UNESCO and WMO

Since 2014, two medals have been awarded under the International Hydrology Prize: the Dooge medal and the Volker medal. Both medals are intended to distinguish outstanding achievements by hydrological scientists but with a different focus. The Dooge medal is aimed at fundamental contributions to the science of hydrology, whereas the Volker medal is aimed at outstanding applications of hydrological science for the benefit of society at large. 

More information, including the list of previous awards and the nomination process, is available here.

Nominations for both of the awards should be received by the Secretary General, Jean-Marie Kileshye Onema at [email protected], no later than 31 December 2025.