Roland Goldring Award
This award recognises a noteworthy contribution to any field of sedimentology.*
Historically this award has recognised only noteworthy published research. We now encourage nominees that have made any noteworthy contribution to the field of sedimentology.
Nominees must be within ten years (full time equivalent) of the commencement of their research career. Any career break will be subtracted from the total time spent in the research.
Award Nomination Calls
The award nomination calls are announced and circulated through the BSRG mailing list, website and social media at the beginning of autumn (typically September). The nomination deadline is typically at the start of November each year and nominations are submitted to the BSRG Awards officer (brian.burnham@abdn.ac.uk).
The Roland Goldring Award is judged by an independent awards committee, based on a consistent structured marking criteria.
Analysis of past awards identifies clear issues in relation to gender balance (11% female: 89% male) and underrepresentation with regards to ethnicity and race (4% BAME: 96% white). Please do take the time to think about this and to nominate someone deserving for the awards.
Past Winners
2023 – Catherine Russell (University of Leicester)
2022 – Miquel Poyatos More (University of Barcelona)
2021 – Yvonne Spychala (Leibniz Universiteit - Hannover)
2020 – Elda Miramontes (University of Bremen)
2019 - Mike Clare (National Oceanography Centre, Southampton)
2018 - Matthieu Cartigny (Durham University)
2017 - Christopher Stevenson (University of Liverpool)
2016 - Amanda Owen (University of Aberdeen)
2015 - Joris Eggenhuisen (Utrecht University)
2014 - Esther Sumner (National Oceanography Centre, Southampton)
2012 - Ian Kane (Statoil)
2011 - Chris Jackson (Imperial College, London)
2010 - Dave Hodgson (University of Liverpool)
2008 - Russell Wynn (National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton)
2007 - Sarah Davies (Leicester University)
2006 - Gary Hampson (Imperial College, London)
2005 - Nigel Mountney (Keele University)
* Following discussions at the 2019 BSRG AGM, the criteria for some awards has been broadened. Previously these were awarded on the basis of a “substantial body of research” (Perce Allen Award) and “noteworthy published research” (Roland Goldring Award). We have opted to expand this scope to also encompass other activities that positively benefit the sedimentological community, including mentorship, support, training, leadership, and acting as a strong role model. The legacy built by great sedimentologists extends far beyond published papers. We recognise the value in training and mentoring the next generations of sedimentologists, ensuring our discipline continues to grow and evolve, and the importance of those that build and maintain a supportive community for new members to thrive. The revisions to the award criteria reflect these values.