The Royal Meteorological Society Announces 2024 Award Winners in Landmark Anniversary Year
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is delighted to announce the winners of the RMetS 2024 Awards, following an exceptional range of nominations from across the international community of pioneering weather and climate scientists, educators, and communicators.
This year’s Awards are particularly significant as they coincide with the Society’s 175th anniversary – a remarkable milestone in the Society’s long-standing history of advancing the science and understanding of weather and climate. First awarded in 1901, the RMetS Awards are among the most prestigious honours in weather and climate science, celebrating individuals and teams who have made outstanding and enduring contributions to the field.
In this landmark year, RMetS is especially proud to present the Awards in person at its Annual General Meeting on 4 June at Hartwell House in Aylesbury, UK. The venue holds deep historical importance, as it was at Hartwell House that the Society was founded 175 years ago. This special occasion brings the Society full circle – celebrating its legacy, honouring present-day excellence, and looking ahead to the future of meteorological science.
“This year’s Awards ceremony is especially meaningful as we celebrate 175 years since the founding of the Society,” said Prof Liz Bentley FRMetS, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society. “Returning to Hartwell House, where it all began, allows us to reflect on the extraordinary legacy of meteorological science – and to honour those who are shaping its future. Our heartfelt congratulations go to each of this year’s winners, whose work exemplifies the highest standards of excellence. These Awards not only recognise their remarkable achievements; they also reaffirm the Society’s role in leading the profession and championing the very best in weather and climate science.”
Each award winner will also be profiled on the RMetS website, where their achievements will be highlighted alongside personal reflections and acceptance messages.
Congratulations to our worthy winners:
Awards for Advancing Science
- The Symons Gold Medal - James Murphy, Met Office
- The Hugh Robert Mill Award for Precipitation Research - Fatima Maria Pillosu and Tim Hewson, ECMWF
- The Adrian Gill Award for Advances at the Interface of Atmospheric Science and Related Disciplines – Professor Adrian Matthews, UEA
- The Adrian Gill Award for Advances at the Interface of Atmospheric Science and Related Disciplines – Professor Manoj Joshi, UEA
- The L F Richardson Award and Lecture for Early-Career Researchers – Dr Eunice Lo, University of Bristol
- The Malcolm Walker Award for New Environmental Researchers – Dr Ned Williams, Met Office
Read the nominations and acceptance messages
Awards for Educating, Inspiring and Enthusing
- The Climate Science and Climate Science Communication Award – Professor Piers Forster, University of Leeds
- The Michael Hunt Award for Increasing Public Understanding of Meteorology and its Applications – John S Powell, MBE
- The Michael Hunt Award for Increasing Public Understanding of Meteorology and its Applications – Dr Emily Wallace CMet and Team, Met Office
- The Education Award – Ben Cuddon, ClimateEd
- The Emerging Communicator Award – Regan Mudhar, University of Exeter
- The Gordon Manley Weather Award – Martin Young and Nick Grahame, Met Office (retired)
- The Gordon Manley Weather Award – Dr Edward Graham, University of Highlands & Islands
Read the nominations and acceptance messages
Awards for Impact on Science, Policy or Society 2024
- The FitzRoy Award for Professional Meteorology – Professor Paul Davies CMet, Met Office
- The Award for Impact – Bristol Climate Change Health Group, University of Bristol
- The Award for Innovation in Development of Computational Models, Tools or Visualisation – AskWMO Team, World Meteorological Organisation
Read the nominations and acceptance messages
Awards for Contribution or Service to the Society or Profession
- The Award for Outstanding Contribution to The Society or Profession – Dr Penelope Maher, Uni of Exeter, and Dr Freya Garry, Met Office
- The Award for Outstanding Contribution to The Society or Profession – Richard Tabony
- The Society Volunteer of the Year Award – Kanzis Mattu, University of Strathclyde
- The Meteorological Applications Editors’ Award – Leila Carvalho
- The Quarterly Journal Editors’ Award – Silvio D'avolio
- The Geoscience Data Journal Editors’ Award – Dr Linden Ashcroft
- The IJoC Editor's Award – Vincent Moron