THE EDWARD KIDSON MEDAL
The Meteorological Society of NZ (Inc) has established an award, the Edward Kidson Medal. The medal is awarded every two years and was first presented in 2003.The award is named in honour of Dr Edward Kidson, Director of the New Zealand Meteorological Service from 1927 to 1939. Kidson was instrumental in placing New Zealand meteorology on a sound scientific footing and is regarded as a key figure in the development of meteorology and climatology in this country.
His own scientific work in meteorology covered a wide field and he had an international reputation for his papers on Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation. His papers on New Zealand's climate remained standard works for many years.
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| Edward Kidson Medal - Obverse | Edward Kidson Medal - Reverse |
The Edward Kidson Medal is awarded to the author of an outstanding scientific paper published in a refereed scientific journal during the preceding three years, which:
- advances the science of meteorology and/or climatology, or
- advances understanding of the influence of meteorology and/or climatology or other meteorological factors in other fields of scientific or human endeavour or, conversely, the influence of other sciences or endeavours in meteorology and/or climatology, or
- reports on a significant and novel scientific, educational, social or economic application of meteorology and/or climatology.
All nominations must either be by a current member of the Meteorological Society or include a written endorsement by a current member. Nominations, with supporting statements and including copies of the relevant paper, should be sent to:
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The Secretary, The Meteorological Society of NZ, PO Box 6523, Te Aro, Wellington |
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