Community Awards
CUAHSI presents the Education & Engagement and the Community Service awards to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to hydrologic science education or to the CUAHSI organization and community.
These annual awards are open to nominees at any career stage, and self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations are evaluated on demonstrated impact, contribution to the water science community, and engagement with CUAHSI resources and programs.
Nominations are accepted from across the water science community, and nominees may come from any career stage. Self-nominations are accepted for both awards. Nominees for the Community Service Award must be affiliated with at least one CUAHSI member institution.
Access the nomination form here. The deadline to submit a nomination is August 31, 2026.
Education & Engagement Award
Advancing hydrologic science education.
The CUAHSI Education and Engagement Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to hydrologic science education and community engagement through activities that leverage CUAHSI resources. The award honors educators, researchers, and practitioners who incorporate CUAHSI programs, platforms, or datasets—such as HydroClient, HydroShare, HydroLearn, the CUAHSI Virtual University, workshops, Summer Institutes, or other CUAHSI-supported initiatives—into their educational and engagement efforts to advance hydrologic science and broaden participation in the water science community.
The award is presented annually, typically in conjunction with the CUAHSI community engagement event.
Award recipients will receive: (1) A formal award plaque; (2) Recognition at a CUAHSI Community Meeting, Event or Annual Membership Meeting; (3) Public announcement through CUAHSI communication channels.
Nominees must demonstrate significant contributions to hydrologic science education and training, with engagement activities that are closely integrated with these educational efforts. Central to eligibility is the effective use of CUAHSI resources and services, such as Hydrologic Information System, HydroShare, HydroLearn, and the CUAHSI Virtual University, workshops, or Summer Institutes, to develop, deliver, or enhance hydrologic science educational experiences. Contributions may include (but are not limited to):
Developing or leading educational or engagement activities relevant to hydrologic science; and/or
Creating educational materials that are publicly accessible; and/or
Designing learning experiences that incorporate CUAHSI data platforms, tools, or community resources.
Self-nominations are encouraged.
Both early-career and established professionals are eligible.
Access the nomination form here.
Nomination form with name, contact information, and affiliation of both nominator and nominee
Nominee’s CV
Impact Statement (200 words maximum): statement on activity overview, audience, impact, and relevance to the hydrologic science community
One of the two types of supporting evidence: 1) Evaluation results or usage metrics, or 2) A brief supporting letter from a user or participant describing the value of the materials or program
Links to educational materials: all materials must be publicly accessible
Educational innovation
Impact and reach
Accessibility, openness, and effectiveness
Contribution to the hydrologic community
Community Service Award
Strengthening the CUAHSI community.
The CUAHSI Community Service Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the advancement of hydrologic sciences through active engagement with CUAHSI and serving as a strategic collaborator. This award honors those who strengthen CUAHSI by serving in pivotal leadership roles or on committees, facilitate scientific exchange by organizing high-impact sessions at CUAHSI sponsored meetings or events, develop essential shared resources and infrastructure for the water science community, and/or engage in impactful outreach that grows and diversifies CUAHSI membership.
The award is presented annually, typically in conjunction with the CUAHSI community engagement event.
Award recipients will receive: (1) A formal award plaque; (2) Recognition at a CUAHSI Community Meeting, Event or Annual Membership Meeting; (3) Public announcement through CUAHSI communication channels.
Nominees must be affiliated with at least one CUAHSI member institution, or join a member institution in the year the award is given. Contributions may include (but are not limited to):
Have served on CUAHSI committees or leadership; or
Organizing sessions for CUAHSI sponsored meetings / events; or
Contributing to CUAHSI outreach activities by writing commentary, newsletter material, etc.; or
Promoting CUAHSI, especially to students and helping grow membership
Self-nominations are encouraged.
We welcome nominations from any career stage.
Access the nomination form here.
Nomination form with name, contact information, and affiliation of both nominator and nominee
Nominee’s CV
Impact Statement (200 words maximum): statement on activity overview, audience, impact, and relevance to the hydrologic science community
Leadership and institutional stewardship
Community infrastructure and shared resources
Facilitate scientific exchange
Ambassadorship and growth of the organization
Contribution to the hydrologic science community
Past Award Recipients
2008 - Peter Eagleson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2008 - M. Gordon 'Reds' Wolman, Johns Hopkins University
2008 - Marshall Moss, U.S. Geological Survey
2008 - Herman Zimmerman, National Science Foundation
2010 - David Maidment, University of Texas, Austin
2010 - John Selker, Oregon State University
2012 - Vijay Gupta, University of Colorado, Boulder
2012 - Linda Lilienfeld, Let's Talk About Water
2014 - David Freyburg, Stanford University
2014 - Anthony Aufdenkampe, Stroud Water Research Center
2016 - David Tarboton, Utah State University
2016 - Kenneth Potter, University of Wisconsin, Madison
2018 - Scott Tyler, University of Nevada, Reno
2018 - David Gochis, NCAR
2023 - Beverley Wemple, University of Vermont
2023 - Adam Ward, Oregon State University
