Awards

IASWC Awards and Honours

The IASWC has instituted the following awards and honours from 2004 onwards to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of Natural Resource Management:

Honorary Fellows

This award, instituted in 2004, honors an individual who has made significant professional contributions at the national or international level in the field of Natural Resource Conservation.

Fellows

Initiated in 2004, this award recognizes an individual for their outstanding professional contributions and service to the IASWC.

Dr K.G. Tejwani Award

Established in 1992-93 in memory of the founder President of the Association, Late Dr. K.G. Tejwani, this award honors professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of Soil and Water Conservation and Natural Resource Management.

Dr D.N. Puri Award

Announced in 2018, the Dr. Darshana Nand Puri Award recognizes excellence in research, training, and development in the conservation of Natural Resources, including Soil, Water, and Biodiversity in India.

IASWC Gold Medal

Instituted in 2004, the IASWC Gold Medal honors members of the IASWC for their contributions and service to the Association. Additionally, two more awards under this category were introduced in 2014 for field functionaries and technical professionals.

Young Scientist Award

Introduced in 2004, this award honors an individual for their contributions over the last five years in the development, conservation, and management of natural resources.

Young Soil Conservationists (Field Functionary) Award

Instituted in 2020, this award recognizes an individual for their contributions over the past ten years in the development, conservation, and management of natural resources.

Budding Scientist Award

Also announced in 2020, this award honors an individual for their contributions over the past five years in the development, conservation, and management of natural resources.

Best Research Paper Award