AWARDS

EARLY CAREER SCIENTIST AWARD (AWARDED ANNUALLY)

Award certificate and $500 presented at the Society's Annual Conference.
Recipient’s name recorded in the Society’s Archives.

Purpose:

• Promote the principal objective of the Society to further the development of the science of hydrology and its application to the understanding and management of New Zealand's water resources,

• Recognise the contributions of early career hydrologists to hydrological science in New Zealand, and

• Encourage publications of high-quality work e.g. via the Society's Journal of Hydrology (New Zealand).

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Eligibility:

The Award recognises the most significant contribution to hydrological science in NZ which

• has been completed during the 12 months to 30 September in the year of nomination,

• is the first substantial contribution by the recipient to hydrological science (e.g., the recipient has published hydrological work published in a scientific journal or have completed their thesis),

• has been carried out in New Zealand, and

• has been published or accepted for publication in a reputable journal e.g. the Journal of Hydrology (New Zealand).

• Recipient is a financial member of the NZ Hydrological Society. The recipient will normally be in the first 5 years of their career in hydrology. NZHS members may nominate themselves or other suitable candidates for the award.

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Acceptance Deadline & Processing:

Applications should be made by 30 September. Applications will be assessed by the Society’s Executive who may invite advice from appropriately qualified people. The Award may not be made in any given year if no eligible candidates are identified. Where more than one eligible candidate is identified, the Society’s Executive may make more than one award in any given year.

AWARD FOR SERVICES TO THE NEW ZEALAND HYDROLOGICAL SOCIETY

Award certificate and a medal presented at the Society’s Annual Conference.
Recipient’s name recorded in the Society’s Archives

Purpose:

• Recognise past and ongoing contributions to the Society and the promotion of the science of hydrology in New Zealand

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Eligibility:

Member of the Society for 5 years or longer, and meets one or more criteria listed below:

• Has consistently been involved and contributed to activities of the Society including conferences and workshops

• Contributes and/or leads workshops on technical and operational aspects of NZ hydrology

• Has published in the Journal of Hydrology NZ and other hydrology journals

• Contributes to reviewing papers to the Journal of Hydrology NZ

• Active in promoting the Society including educational and hydrological training

• Promotes hydrological sciences and contributes at a local, regional, or national level

• The recipient will normally be resident in New Zealand

• Recipient is a financial member of the NZ Hydrological Society. NZHS members may nominate themselves or other suitable candidates for the award.

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Acceptance Deadline & Processing:

Nominations should be made preferably by 30 September. The Society’s Executive will judge nominations. Each nomination needs to be endorsed by two other members of the Society (each with greater than 3 years of membership). The Award may not be made in any given year if no suitable candidates are identified. Where more than one eligible candidate is identified, the Society’s Executive may make more than one award in any given year.

NZ HYDROLOGICAL SOCIETY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

Award certificate and a medal presented at the Society’s Annual Conference.
Recipient’s name recorded in the Society’s Archives.

Purpose:

• Promote the principal objective of the Society to further the development of the science of hydrology and its application to the under-standing and management of New Zealand's water resources

• Recognise outstanding achievement in hydrological science in New Zealand.

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Eligibility:

The Award recognise outstanding contributions to hydrological science in New Zealand, as demonstrated by scientific publications, and/or a person's impact on the management of New Zealand's water resources.Recipient must be a financial member of the NZ Hydrological Society.The recipient will normally be a resident of New Zealand.

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Acceptance Deadline & Processing:

Nominations should be made preferably by 30 September. Nominations will be judged by a selection panel nominated by the Society's Executive. The panel may obtain statements from the nominee's referees, and may seek additional comments from appropriately qualified persons. The Award may not be made in any given year if no suitable candidates are identified. Where more than one eligible candidate is identified, the Society’s Executive may make more than one award in any given year.