IHB File No. S1/1206
CIRCULAR LETTER 47/2016
22 September 2016
PRINCE ALBERT 1st MEDAL FOR HYDROGRAPHY - 2017
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Reference: IHO Resolution 2/2014 - The Prince Albert 1st Medal for Hydrography
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. Following the decision made at the 5th Extraordinary International Hydrographic Conference and
in accordance with IHO Resolution 2/2014 (see Annex A for ease of reference), the conditions and
eligibility criteria for the award of the medal were adjusted in accordance with a proposal from Monaco.
The medal is now 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 1st Session of the
IHO Assembly in April 2017.
3. The IHO Secretariat is now initiating the nomination process and invites Member States to
consider submitting nominations. 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 are ineligible for the award.
4. Member States submitting nominations are requested to fill the form given in Annex B and return
one form per nominee to the IHO Secretariat no later than 15 January 2017.
On behalf of the Directing Committee
Yours sincerely,
Robert WARD
President
Annexes:
Annex A: IHO Resolution 2/2014 - The Prince Albert 1st Medal for Hydrography
Annex B: Nomination Form
Annex A to IHO CL 47/2016
IHO RESOLUTION 2/2014 - THE PRINCE ALBERT 1ST MEDAL FOR HYDROGRAPHY
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 is always 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 ordinary International Hydrographic Conference (to be
replaced by “Assembly”, when the Assembly is established), 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 IHB (“IHB” to be replaced by “former IHB or of the IHO
Secretariat” when the Secretariat is established) are ineligible for the award.
Selection Process
4. The Directing Committee (“Directing Committee” to be replaced by “Secretary-General and
Directors”, when the position of Secretary-General is established) 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 CL 47/2016
IHB File No. S1/1206
NOMINATION FORM
One Form per Nominee - to be returned to the IHO Secretariat, duly completed, by 15 January 2017
E-mail:
[email protected]
Fax: +377 93 10 81 40
Details of person being nominated
Title
Surname (Family Name)
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 recognised by the award of the Prince Albert 1 st 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 recognised 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 (Family Name)
Given Names
Position
Signe Paevere
From: CL-LC <
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Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2016 1:11 PM
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'Suriname'; 'Suriname'; 'Sweden'; 'Thailand'; 'Thailand'; 'Tonga'; 'Trinidad'; 'Tunisia';
'Tunisia'; 'UAE'; 'Ukraine'; USANOAA; 'USNOAA'; 'USNOAA'; 'USNOAA'; 'Vietnam';
'Vietnam2'; 'Vietnam3'; 'Vietnam3'; 'Astrid.Kalvik'; 'C Andreasen'; 'ECC';
'eva.hegland'; 'hs-varna'; 'ilda.becirovic'; 'info'; 'J Lowell NGA'; 'J Rogers NGA';
'jacek.jagodzinski'; 'K Alexander NGA'; 'Minika Bjorge'; 'P Doherty NGA';
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Subject: CL 47/2016 - Deadline 15 Jan 2017
Attachments: Cl47-16.docx
Dear Hydrographer,
Please find attached herewith :
CL 47/2016 : PRINCE ALBERT 1st MEDAL FOR HYDROGRAPHY ‐ 2017 ‐ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Yours sincerely,
IHB
M.MOLLET
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