NZ METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY AWARDS

The Meteorological Society of New Zealand is an independent group of weather enthusiasts with whose aim is to encourage an interest in the atmosphere, weather and climate as related to the New Zealand region.
To this end, the Society runs a web site, arranges regular public meetings, publishes a quarterly newsletter and a journal and oganises an annual conference reporting on the latest developments in meteorology.

Media Awards

In line with the scientific interest in New Zealand weather, the Society conducts occasional checks on the quality of media presentation of weather forecasting to the public. These investigations take place every second year, alternating between visual and print media. A panel judges various aspects of presentation and it's report is delivered at the Society's AGM, rewarding the best presentations with an award.

To view a summary of past awards click here.

To view the latest Media Awards scores, click here (60Kb PDF file).

To view the latest Media Awards analysis, click here (70Kb PDF file).

(Click here to download the free Adobe PDF Reader).

The Edward Kidson Medal

MetSoc also rewards outstanding contributions to meteorological research with its own award - The Edward Kidson Medal. This award is made every two years and its purpose is to encourage advancement in the science of meteorology (including climatology) and its applications.

Click here to see more about the Medal.

Honorary Membership

The Meteorological Society constitution provides for Honorary Members to be awarded by a General Meeting to persons who have made an outstanding contribution to meteorology.

Honorary membership is the highest recognition of the Meteorological Society.
Honorary members shall be New Zealanders or have a significant professional or other connection with New Zealand present or past.
There is no limitation on the number of Honorary members but normally no more than two candidates for Honorary membership should be proposed to an AGM in any one year.
Honorary membership may be awarded for:

Outstanding research paper or papers in meteorology, including climatology.
Outstanding contributions to the practical application of meteorology including operational weather forecasting and applications of climatology.
Outstanding leadership in meteorology or climatology.
Outstanding efforts towards the advancement of meteorology and climatology including increasing public understanding and awareness.

Nominations for Honorary membership shall be submitted to the AGM through the Committee.
Nominations shall include supporting documentation.

To visit the Honorary Membership Roll, click here.

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