Vetlesen Prize
Established in 1959, the Vetlesen Prize honors scientific achievements that result in a clearer understanding of the Earth, its history, or its relations to the universe. The prize is awarded on average once every two years, provided that the jury selects at least one worthy candidate. Although specific details of medals or monetary awards are not publicly detailed, the prize confers significant academic prestige on its recipients. The first award was presented in 1960 to W. Maurice Ewing. Selection and administration of the prize are conducted by Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University.
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Laureates
1960
First awarded
Announcement
Columbia University's Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory and the G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation
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Awards by year
Scientific achievement resulting in a clearer understanding of the Earth, its history, or its relations to the universe
History
G. Unger Vetlesen established the foundation bearing his name shortly before his death in 1955. In 1959, the foundation created the prize to recognize outstanding research in the field of geology. The first award was presented to W. Maurice Ewing in 1960. Since then, the prize has been awarded approximately every two years whenever the jury identifies deserving candidates. In addition to the prize, the foundation supports institutions of excellence in Earth sciences.
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2020
France
2017
United States of America
United States of America
2015
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2012
United States of America
France
2008
United States of America
2004
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Canada
2000
United States of America
United States of America
United States of America
1996
United States of America
United States of America
1993
United States of America
1987
United States of America
United States of America
1981
United States of America
1978
Canada
1974
Israel
1973
United States of America
1970
United States of America
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States of America
1968
United States of America
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1966
Netherlands
1964
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Finland
1962
Netherlands
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1960
United States of America