The International Society for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) has a number of highly prestigious awards which NZGS members should consider.

Hans Cloos Medal

This medal, awarded biannually, is the senior award presented by IAEG, given to an engineering geologist of outstanding merit in commemoration of the “founder of geomechanics”. The recipient should therefore be a person of international repute who has made a major contribution to engineering geology.

Marcel Arnould Medal

This Medal is named after one of the founders of IAEG, the former President and Honorary President, Marcel Arnould, and awarded to an IAEG member who has made a significant contribution to the engineering geology profession in their region and given outstanding service to the Association.

Richard Wolters Prize

This prize is awarded biannually to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Richard Wolters for his significant achievements in the advancement of engineering geology and the development of IAEG. The candidates should be members of IAEG and less than 35 years of age on January 1st 2024.

Nominations

Nominations need to be submitted by your regional group (NZGS) to IAEG – and we need your help to identify the right candidates to nominate. You are encouraged to nominate yourself or a colleague.

Nominations for the Hans Cloos Medal and Marcel Arnould Medal are due with IAEG before April 30th, so we need them no later than the first week of April.

Nominations for the Richard Wolters Prize are due with IAEG before June 15th, so we need them no later than the last week of May.

Please send nominations to Ross Roberts and copy in your NZGS Secretary Teresa Roetman.

Criteria

Each of the awards has criteria that need to be met. Full details are in the documents below. Please ensure you have read them before nominating yourself or a colleague.