Honorary Life Fellows

The INQUA Honorary Fellows are distinguished scientists recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field of Quaternary science and their service to the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA). This prestigious medals celebrates their impact on advancing research, fostering collaboration, and shaping our understanding of Earth’s history during the Quaternary period. Discover more about the remarkable individuals whose contributions have profoundly shaped the scientific community.

2027 INQUA Honorary Life Fellowship Call

 Nomination procedure 

Candidates shall be nominated by at least two National/Regional Members. 

Proposals should include 1) a short description of the nominee’s contribution to Quaternary Science and/or INQUA, 2) the curriculum vitae and list of publications of the nominee, and 3) two letters of recommendation from the nominators. 

A Member may nominate no more than one candidate in any inter-Congress period. 

Evaluation 

Proposals will be evaluated by an Awards Committee composed of members of the INQUA Executive, assisted where necessary by eminent Quaternary scientists, who will consider each case in confidence and may seek further information if it is deemed necessary. 

After completion of the evaluation, the Chairperson of the Awards Committee will send the recommendation of this Committee, together with a one-page summary and a short citation concerning the selected candidates, to the Secretary-General of INQUA. 

The recommendations of the Awards Committee will be considered by the INQUA Executive, which will then submit the final list to the International Council for final acceptance. The names of the new Fellows will be announced at the final General Assembly of the Congress. 

Closing date for receipt of nominations is September 28, 2026 

Nomination Form 2027

The Honorary Life Fellows elected at the XXI INQUA Congress in Rome, Italy, July 2023

• Allan Ashworth (USA)
• Akira Ono (Japan)
• Dahe Qin (China)
• Mauro Coltorti (Italy)
• Rivka Amit (Israel)

The Honorary Life Fellows elected at the XX INQUA Congress in Dublin, Ireland, July 2019

• Margaret Avery (South Africa)
• Allan Chivas (Australia)
• Hisao Kumai (Japan)
• Jiaqi Liu (China)
• Giuseppe Orombelli (Italy)
• Yong-Ahn Park (South Korea)
• Christian Schlüchter (Switzerland)