SEPM Awards
Supported by the SEPM Foundation, Inc.
2026 Call for Nominations
Each year, the SEPM Society awards medals for scientific excellence to outstanding contributors in several areas of sedimentary geology. The awardees are nominated by members of the society but do not have to be members themselves. These medals are named in recognition of legendary geologists. SEPM also bestows Honorary Membership.
The other honors that are given by the Society each year are for excellence in communicating the science. All honors and awards are chosen by committees.
All award nominees are expected to have met SEPM's Code of Ethical Professional Conduct.
Please take the time to nominate someone that you consider worthy. Nomination deadline for 2026 awards is 31 March 2026.
SEPM Science Award's Criteria
- Twenhofel Medalist
- Shepard Medalist
- Pettijohn Medalist
- Moore Medalist
- James Lee Wilson Award
- Dickinson Medalist
- Honorary Member
Technical Presentation Awards
- Best Paper Awards
- Outstanding Paper in the Journal of Sedimentary Research
- Outstanding Paper in PALAIOS
- Student Presentation Awards at IMAGE and GSA Connects Meeting
Special Service Recognition Award
- Distinguished Service Award
To contribute to the Foundation's General Fund, or to make a designated contribution in support of a specific award, contact Theresa Scott. To find out more about SEPM Awards contact Michele Tomlinson | Managing Editor, SEPM Publications