EMS Member Societies, EMS Associate Members, EMS Committees and Project Teams, and EMS Council representatives are eligible to make nominations for the EMS Silver Medal.

The criteria used in the evaluation of the nominated candidates are the following:

• Service to the European meteorological community (i.e. academic activity, leadership in relevant national and international organisations, serving as editor of relevant regular publications such as journals etc.)
• Outstanding contributions to increase and enhance the public understanding of relevant meteorological aspects and issues  (i.e. communications on climate issues, publication of relevant books addressing wider circles of our society, activity on the media, organization and steering of educational and training projects, etc.)
• Scientific contributions to meteorology and related fields (i.e. scientific achievements with international recognition, relevant publications, scientific leadership and management, etc.)

Any nomination must be accompanied by:

• a Curriculum Vitae of the nominee,
• a statement that explains the achievements and contributions of the nominee to the development of meteorology in Europe, addressing the three criteria detailed above, and
• two support letters by relevant experts in the field, also addressing these criteria.

Please submit any nomination in electronic form to awardapplication@emetsoc.org by
25 January 2012.