Awards & Honors –Recognizing scientific excellenceand outstanding commitment
The German Mineralogical Society recognises outstanding scientific achievements and exceptional contributions to the field of mineralogy. Through its awards, honours, and honorary memberships, it highlights excellence within the discipline while providing particular support for early-career scientists.
Medals
The DMG recognises outstanding contributions to mineralogy and to the advancement of the discipline through a range of prestigious awards.
Abraham Gottlob Werner Medal
Awarded for outstanding scientific achievements.
Doris Schachner Medal
Awarded for exceptional contributions to the promotion of mineralogical sciences.
Georg Agricola Medal
Awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of applied mineralogy.
Awards
The DMG presents several awards in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements, with a particular focus on supporting early-career researchers.
Victor Moritz Goldschmidt Award
Awarded to outstanding early-career scientists under the age of 38 for significant scientific contributions published within the previous five years.
DMG Early-Career Award
Awarded to early-career researchers (generally under the age of 32) for outstanding contributions presented at the DMG Annual Meeting.
Beate Mocek Award
Awarded to outstanding early-career female scientists (generally before completion of their doctorate) in mineralogy, with a particular focus on geochemistry and petrology.
Honorary Members
Honorary membership is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to mineralogy and to the German Mineralogical Society.
Nominations
Nominations for DMG awards, honours, and honorary memberships can be submitted annually until 31 January. A nomination consists of an informal nomination letter outlining the reasons for the nomination, together with the nominee's curriculum vitae.
Nominations may be submitted by one or more individuals. Additional requirements apply to certain awards and are specified in the respective statutes.
Please submit nominations to:
frank.schilling@kit.edu &
kdgrevel@dmg-home.org