This medal is awarded by the IUSS Commission 1.2 Soil Geography of Division 1 Soils in Space and Time.
DEFINITION
The Vladimir Fridland Medal was introduced by IUSS Commission 1.2. – Soil Geography to commemorate Prof. Vladimir M. Fridland for his distinguished contribution to soil geography. This IUSS medal is awarded for outstanding and sustained contribution in the discipline of geography and cartography of soils.
Professor Vladimir Markovich Fridland is well known among soil scientists and geographers in the world for his contribution to several spheres in soil genesis, geography and soil mapping, part of which is his theory of soil cover pattern.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF NOMINEES
The awardees must demonstrate an outstanding and sustained performance in the discipline of geography and cartography of soils. All areas of soil geography including research, teaching and its application to environmental, agricultural and technogenic problems are considered relevant. The medal is not invested posthumously.
PERIODICITY OF NOMINATION
The Vladimir Fridland Soi Geography Medal is currently awarded every four years and presented at the World Congress of Soil Science of the IUSS.
NOMINATION PROCEDURE
The call for the nominations is publicized, during the year before the date of the award, via the Commission Business Meetings and/or IUSS Alerts.
The nominees may be proposed by institutions, societies, commissions and working groups of the IUSS, and individuals. Members of the Award committee are not eligible to make nominations or second nominations.
The proposal for nomination must be submitted to the Award committee chair, and should include:
• Statement of key achievements and career highlights of the nominee (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae detailing career history and publication record of the nominee
• Name of proposer and seconder for the nominee
• Any other relevant information in support of the nominee
• Full address and contact details of the nominee
The deadline for nominations ends at least six months before the date of award of the medal.
The decision will be made at least four months before the date of award of the medal.
AWARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The selection committee for the Fridland Gold Medal award is composed of the representative of the medal sponsor (Dokuchaev Soil Science Society) plus the Chair (the Chair of this Committee) and past Chair of IUSS Commission 1.2. Soil Geography.
In 2025/2026 the deadline for nominations is 07.12.2025. The packages of documents should be sent to the e-mail sergey.gory@gmail.com.
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