CIRCULAR LETTER 43/2019
IHO File No. S1/1206 23 September 2019
PRINCE ALBERT 1 st MEDAL FOR HYDROGRAPHY - 2020
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
References:
A: IHO Resolution 2/2014 as amended - The Prince Albert 1st Medal for
Hydrography
B: IHO CL 20/2019 dated 28 March - The IHO Online Form System for Responses
to Circular Letters and Input to IHO Publications (P-5 and C-55).
Dear Hydrographer,
1. The Prince Albert 1st Medal for Hydrography was introduced in 1988 following discussions
between the President of the Directing Committee and the Prince of Monaco. It was named the
“Prince Albert 1st Medal for Hydrography” acknowledging that Prince Albert 1st was one of the
great navigators and explorers of his time.
2. In accordance with IHO Resolution 2/2014 as amended (see Annex A for ease of
reference), the medal is awarded at each ordinary session of the IHO Assembly to recognize
individuals that have by their actions contributed significantly to achieving the aims and objectives
of the IHO. The next Medal will be presented by the Prince of Monaco during the Opening
Ceremony of the 2nd Session of the IHO Assembly in April 2020.
3. The IHO Secretariat is now initiating the nomination process and invites Member States to
consider submitting nominations meeting the conditions and eligibility criteria for the award of the
medal in accordance with the Reference. Member States may submit up to two nominations if
they wish to nominate one of their citizens and a citizen of another State. Current and former
members of the IHB/IHO Secretariat are ineligible for the award.
4. Member States submitting nominations are requested to complete the form provided in
Annex B and return one form per nominee to the IHO Secretariat no later than 15 December
2019. However, Member States are encouraged to use the IHO Online Form System (see
Reference B) by accessing the following link:
https://iho.formstack.com/forms/web_form_cl_43_2019 .
Yours sincerely,
Dr Mathias JONAS
Secretary-General
Annexes A: IHO Resolution 2/2014 as amended - The Prince Albert 1st Medal for
Hydrography
B Nomination Form
Annex A
IHO Resolution 2/2014 as amended
THE PRINCE ALBERT 1ST MEDAL FOR 2/2014 as IHO A-1 -
HYDROGRAPHY amended
Introduction
1. The Prince Albert 1st Medal for Hydrography was introduced in 1988 following discussions
between the President of the Directing Committee and the Prince of Monaco. It was
named the “Prince Albert 1st Medal for Hydrography” acknowledging that Prince Albert 1st
was one of the great navigators and explorers of his time. The medal was to be awarded
to the author of the best article published in the International Hydrographic Review (IHR).
The Medal had always been presented by the Prince of Monaco himself during the
Opening Ceremony of the ordinary International Hydrographic Conferences. In 2014 at
the 5th Extraordinary International Hydrographic Conference, Member States agreed to a
proposal submitted by Monaco to amend the conditions of the award of the Medal to
recognise individuals that have by their actions contributed significantly to achieving the
aims and objectives of the IHO. In simple terms, the award of The Prince Albert 1st Medal
for Hydrography is a recognition of the IHO’s “heroes of hydrography”.
Nominations for the Award
2. At the end of the year preceding an Assembly, Member States may submit up to two
nominations for the award using the form shown at the Annex to this Resolution. One
nomination may be for a citizen of the Member State, another nomination may be for a
citizen of another State.
3. Current and former members of the former IHB or of the IHO Secretariat are ineligible for
the award.
Selection Process
4. The Secretary-General and Directors, in consultation with representatives of the
Government of HSH The Prince of Monaco, will select the recipient of the award, taking
into account at least the following:
a. Specific examples of innovation, original work, exceptional achievement or exceptional
devotion in the pursuit of the aims and objectives of the IHO.
b. How the work or efforts of the nominee have improved global hydrography,
hydrographic techniques or hydrographic capacity.
Annex B to IHO CL43/2019
NOMINATION FORM
One Form per Nominee - to be returned to the IHO Secretariat, duly completed,
by 15 December 2019
E-mail:
[email protected] Fax: +377 93 10 81 40
Details of Person Being Nominated
Title
Surname
Given Names
Awards or Honorifics
Reason and Justification for Nomination
Provide details of how the nominee has made a significant contribution to pursuing the aims and objectives
of the IHO, including any positions held or activities undertaken, together with relevant dates of service.
Also, please include a statement in your own words about why you think the person should be singled out
and recognized by the award of the Prince Albert 1st Medal for Hydrography.
As a guide, you may wish to consider some of the following questions:
- In what role(s) or area(s) has the nominee excelled?
- How has the nominee demonstrated service worthy of recognition?
- How has the nominee’s contribution impacted on either a particular field, locality, group,
community or humanity at large?
- Over what period of time has the nominee made a major contribution?
- Has the nominee’s contribution been recognized elsewhere (for example; in the media, by other
awards, professional or interest groups, or through government)?
- What makes this person stand out from others?
Reason and Justification for Making this Nomination (box will expand as you type)
Endorsement by Nominating Member State
Member State
Signature
I certify that the information provided is, to the best of my knowledge, true. I am prepared to
provide additional information and justification for this nomination, if requested.
Title
Surname
Given Names
Position
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Saadetud: 23.09.2019 15:23
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Teema: CL 43/2019 - Deadline 15 December 2019
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Dear Hydrographer,
Please find attached herewith :
- CL 43/2019 : PRINCE ALBERT 1st MEDAL FOR HYDROGRAPHY - 2020 CALL FOR
NOMINATIONS.
Kind regards