This list of geophysics awards is an index to articles on notable awards for contributions to geophysics, the branch of natural science concerned with the physical processes and physical properties of the Earth and its surrounding space environment, and the use of quantitative methods for their analysis.
The list gives the country of the organization that sponsors the award, but the awards are not necessarily limited to people from that country.
Given from time to time to a person or organization that has made a meritorious achievement that supports the application of geophysics to a humanitarian, public service, or other socially significant cause [1]
SEG’s highest honor, for having made distinguished contributions both to the advancement of the science and to the profession of exploration geophysics [5]
To a person who has made a specific technical contribution to exploration geophysics, such as an invention or a theoretical or conceptual advancement, which merits special recognition [6]
To an individual who has demonstrated courage, ingenuity, and achievement while risking his/her own resources and future in developing a product, service, organization, or activity which is recognized as a distinct and worthy contribution to the petroleum industry[7]
Given in recognition of significant contributions to the science and technology of exploration geophysics by a young geophysicist (<35 years old) of outstanding abilities [8]
For having made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the science of geophysical exploration as manifested during the previous five years. The contribution may be of a technical or a professional nature.[9]
Outstanding teaching that involves application of mathematics or informatics to the Earth's nonrenewable natural resources or to sedimentary geology[11][12]
Distinction in application of mathematics or informatics in the earth sciences, service to the IAMG, and support to professions involved in the earth sciences[13][14]
Significant original contributions to the understanding of physical, geophysical, and geological processes in the ocean; to those who advance oceanographic engineering, technology, and instrumentation; and to those who perform outstanding service to the marine sciences[21]
Outstanding accomplishments or contributions toward the understanding of the Earth's atmospheric processes, including its dynamics, chemistry, and radiation; and toward the role of the atmosphere, atmosphere-ocean coupling, or atmosphere-land coupling in determining the climate, biogeochemical cycles, or other key elements of the climate system[24]
Individuals who have played unique leadership roles in such diverse areas as scientific associations, education, legislation, research, public understanding of science, management, and philanthropy, and whose accomplishments have greatly strengthened and helped advance the geophysical sciences[27][28]
Outstanding geophysicist/geologist whose age does not exceed 40 years for outstanding work in specific branches of geophysics/geology and related geosciences[32]
Research in developing regions for the benefit of people and society through which they have achieved exceptional international standing in geosciences and planetary and space sciences[33]
^"Maurice Ewing Medal". Honors program. American Geophysical Union. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
^Hall, Francis R. (1987). "Contributions of Robert E. Horton". In Landa, Edward R.; Ince, Simon (eds.). The history of hydrology. Washington, DC: American Geophysical Union. p. 113. ISBN9780875902777.
^"Waldo E. Smith Medal". Honors program. American Geophysical Union. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
^Augustin, Caitlin M. (2012). "American Geophysical Union". In Philander, S. George (ed.). Encyclopedia of global warming & climate change (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, Calif.: SAGE Publications, Inc. p. 47. ISBN9781412992619.