AAS Honors, Awards, and Prizes
The AAS Honors, Awards, and Prizes from the American Astronomical Society recognize outstanding achievements in astronomical research, instrumentation, writing, education, and service.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Nominator nomination deadline | July 2027: Nominee package submission deadline | July 2027: Letters of Support deadline (all three letters)
Funding Amounts: Multiple annual prizes; individual award amounts and types vary by prize, typically recognition and/or honorarium.
Summary: Annual program recognizing outstanding achievements in astronomy, including research, writing, instrumentation, education, and service, through community-nominated awards and honors.
Description
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) Honors, Awards, and Prizes program annually recognizes excellence in the astronomical sciences. Through a broad array of prizes and the election of AAS Fellows, the program highlights outstanding contributions in research, instrumentation, writing, education, outreach, and service to the field. Nominations are solicited from the community, including self-nominations, and are evaluated by dedicated prize committees. Each award has specific criteria and requirements, with some tailored to early-career researchers, educators, or amateur astronomers. The process is managed through a web-based platform to ensure thorough and fair review.
