SEG: Penrose Medal

Qualifications

The Penrose Gold Medal was established in 1923 to be awarded primarily in recognition of a full career in the performance of "unusually original work in the earth sciences," which shall be broadly interpreted to encompass major contributions to (a) the science through research, (b) the profession through teaching, program administration, and development of exploration technology, and (c) the development of mineral resources through mine geology, exploration, and discovery. The medal may be awarded annually, but no less frequently than once every three years. A nominee for this honor need not be a member of the Society.

How to Nominate

To ensure consideration by the SEG Awards Committee and the SEG Council, please download the "SEG Awards Nomination Form" HERE

Candidates representing each of the three components of SEG membership-- industry, government, and academia-- are solicited.

Members and Fellows of the Society are urged to participate in this important process by nominating outstanding candidates for this prestigious honor. A nomination MUST BE SUPPORTED by signed letters from three SEG Fellows or Members. Supporting letters may accompany the nomination form or they can be sent separately to the SEG Awards Committee. The deadline for receipt of Penrose nominations by the SEG Awards Committee is September 1 of the calendar year. Nominations and supporting letters should be sent via the following methods:

E-mail (preferred): seg@segweb.org

Fax: +1.720.981.7874

Or Mail to:
Society of Economic Geologists, Inc.
Attn: SEG Awards Committee/Penrose Nominations
7811 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127-3732 U.S.A.

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: September 1st of the calendar year