International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize
The International Meteorological Organization (IMO) Prize is the most prestigious award presented by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Established in 1955, it recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of meteorology, climatology, hydrology, and related sciences. The prize honours individuals whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere, weather, climate, or water, and has had a lasting global impact.
Named after WMO’s predecessor, the IMO Prize reflects the Organization’s commitment to scientific excellence and international collaboration. The award typically includes a gold medal, a parchment scroll, and a monetary grant, and is presented annually by the WMO Executive Council.
IMO Prize Guidelines and Nomination Procedures
| Year | Laureate |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Prof Xu Jianmin (People's Republic of China) |
| 2024 | Prof Gerhard Adrian (Germany) |
| 2023 | Prof Timothy Palmer (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) |
| 2022 | Dr Sue Barrell (Australia) |
| 2021 | Prof In-Sik Kang (Republic of Korea) |
| 2020 | Mr David Grimes (Canada) |
| 2019 | Prof Sergej Zilitinkevich (Russian Federation) |
| 2018 | Dr Antonio Divino Moura (Brazil) |
| 2017 | Prof Gordon McBean (Canada) |
| 2016 | Prof Qing-Cun Zeng (People's Republic of China) |
| 2015 | Prof Dame Julia Slingo DBE (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) |
| 2014 | Dr Alexander Bedritsky (Russian Federation) |
| 2013 | Dr Tillmann Mohr (Germany) |
| 2012 | Dr Zaviša Janjić (Serbia/United States of America) |
| 2011 | Professor Aksel Wiin-Nielsen (Denmark) |
| 2010 | Professor Taroh Matsuno (Japan) |
