The Buys Ballot Medal was established to promote advancements in meteorology and is awarded once every ten years.

The Academy established the Buys Ballot Medal in 1888 to honour the scientific achievements of meteorologist C.H.D. Buys Ballot (1817-1890), who was a member of the Academy from 1855 to 1890. The Medal was awarded for the first time in 1893.

Disciplines

Meteorology

Who is it for?

Individual researchers who have inspired others by their outstanding contribution to the field of meteorology

Nomination procedure

The nomination procedure takes place every ten years. The Academy Board invites nominations. The Science Division appoints a temporary jury to make the award.