AOS Awards

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) offers numerous awards that recognize excellence in ornithology, honor outstanding service to the societies, and promote research and society involvement by students, postdocs, and early career professionals.

For questions regarding Awards, contact the individual committee chairs via info@americanornithology.org. Please designate the subject line as the following: "(Specific Committee/Person) - Inquiry Regarding ____"

The AOS Awards committees strive to develop a balanced annual slate of nominees that represent the Society and includes the diversity of its members.

Professional Awards

• Senior Professional Awards »
• Early Professional Awards »
• Publications Awards »
• Service Awards »

Student and Postdoctoral Awards

• Student Membership Awards »
• Student and Postdoctoral Research Awards »
• Student and Postdoctoral Travel Awards »
• Student Presentation Awards »

The society also provides capacity-building International Grants to support Latin American students enrolled in Latin American universities.

Additionally, AOS recognizes contributions to ornithology and to the society through the election of Fellows, Honorary Fellows, and Elective Members (learn more).